Rapunzel's Revenge

Hale, S. Hale, D. (2008). Rapunzel’s revenge. London: Bloomsbury. Defying her mother’s orders, Rapunzel step out to see what the out side world is like. To her surprise, is it demolished, filled with mines and towers. It is a dream which she recognizes an individual in one of the mines tondo out it is her real mother. Hale presents a different point of view of Rapunzel and provides action packed series of event that she takes part of using her hair to take her revenge. Hale uses colors that are vibrant and provides detailed illustrations with a setting taking place in the Wild West in the graphic novel. Students can compare and contrast the original fairy tale to this version of Rapunzel. They can also compare the physical images of each Roundel, such as hair color, how she came to be captive in her tower, and what was done to remove herself. 

Rules

Lord, C. (2008). Rules. New York, New New York: Scholastic. Dealing with a sibling with a disability is difficult enough, but to be anchorage of looking after him, is even more difficult. Especially for a 12 year old named Catherine. Learning to deal with his behaviors and understanding him becomes her world. Wanting to be like every other 12 year old, Catherine meets a boy her age and learns a lot about herself. Using the back of her sketchbook, Catherine writes down rules for her brother, David to learn or at least follow later on. Lord uses each chapter to present these rules. Students can compare and contrast Rules with Out of My Mind, both deal with someone with a disability. They can cross compare the narrators of the stories and choose a character to present to the class. They can write a brief summary of the book or become that character and perform a part of the book that stands out to them from that character’s point of view.

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

Austin, M. (2013). Martina the beautiful cockroach. Atlanta, Georgia: Peachtree. Martina is of age to find a suitor and prepare to marry. Her abuella (grandmother) offers advice for her to see if her suitor is “suitable” for her by spilling coffee on his shoes. After seeing reactions from several suitors, Martina continues to look for a suitor and comes across a mouse, Perez, and instantly knows he is the one. Austin presents a story of events that Martina goes through to find her suitor. Colors are go along with the text, neutral, and show Cuban culture within the homes. The illustrations are very detailed in texture. Lessons for older readers can compare and contrast folktales from within the students in the class. They can present their culture or one close to theirs to Martina’s Cuban culture. Provided is a video that breaks down the story of Martina that can be used for younger reader’s.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKuKGmJ1rVE