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Tangled: The Junior Novelization
[Read by Renee Raudman]
This retelling of the animated feature film Tangled will thrill young readers with its humor and charm.
Get ready for lots of fun and adventure when the swashbuckling thief Flynn Rider meets Rapunzel - the girl with seventy feet of magical hair. Together they go on wild, hilarious, and heartfelt adventures when Rapunzel leaves her isolated tower for the first time.
This retelling of the animated feature film Tangled will thrill young readers with its humor and charm.
Get ready for lots of fun and adventure when the swashbuckling thief Flynn Rider meets Rapunzel - the girl with seventy feet of magical hair. Together they go on wild, hilarious, and heartfelt adventures when Rapunzel leaves her isolated tower for the first time.
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First published September 14, 2010
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May 28, 2021
“How did you find me?”
“I just listened for the sound of complete and utter betrayal and followed that.”
Tangled is my favorite Disney movie ever!
Flynn Rider is probably the man who started my crushes on thieves (also he is so obsessed with his nose and so am I) and I still love him so much 💛
“I just listened for the sound of complete and utter betrayal and followed that.”
Tangled is my favorite Disney movie ever!
Flynn Rider is probably the man who started my crushes on thieves (also he is so obsessed with his nose and so am I) and I still love him so much 💛
March 9, 2025
I’ve read poorly written and trashy Tangled fan fiction that was better then this flaming piece of crap.
(okay, maybe it’s not THAT bad, but I’m not in the mood to be nice and I need to rant plus it’s pretty freaking close, so there you have it)
How in the heck did this ever get published?!?!
I get it’s middle grade and those books tend to have an unhealthy amount of excessive telling and baldly stating the obvious (like seriously kids aren’t dumb stop doing this), but this book abused the privilege to the point of me rolling my eyes out of their sockets and wanting to fling the book across the room out of sheer frustration.
(I’m seriously seeing why I only ever read this book once before this reread…)
And DON’T get me started on all the movie inaccuracies! I get this is a novelization of the movie and some lines might be slightly different but COME ON! So many lines and even scenes were just so ridiculously inaccurate or stripped characters of their agency so much I nearly DID fling the book except for the fact that I was reading in my kitchen and there’s glass in there I didn’t want to break and then clean up. This THING (because I’m being generous calling it a book at this point) even tried to horribly girl bossify Rapunzel! She’s already awesome, she doesn’t need this crap pushed on her, get out of here!
So why not a one star? (good question) I’m kidding, the only reason this crime against Tangled fans got a second star was because there where genuinely several good, well written lines I quite liked, the cover’s pretty, and the interior formatting is cute.
That’s it.
I wouldn’t recommend this piece of crap AT ALL—if you want a good and mostly accurate novelization of the movie read the Tangled manga. I’m serious, it’s the closest GOOD novelization of a movie I’ve ever read, not to mention the art’s super cute, highly recommend it!
‼️Content‼️
This book was so vague on everything that I don’t feel as of there was any to note, so all I can say is if you’ve watched the movie it’s the exact same stuff but watered down so much you can’t even bother to bat an eye at it. But the book’s not worth reading anyways so I think you’re good. 😉
(okay, maybe it’s not THAT bad, but I’m not in the mood to be nice and I need to rant plus it’s pretty freaking close, so there you have it)
How in the heck did this ever get published?!?!
I get it’s middle grade and those books tend to have an unhealthy amount of excessive telling and baldly stating the obvious (like seriously kids aren’t dumb stop doing this), but this book abused the privilege to the point of me rolling my eyes out of their sockets and wanting to fling the book across the room out of sheer frustration.
(I’m seriously seeing why I only ever read this book once before this reread…)
And DON’T get me started on all the movie inaccuracies! I get this is a novelization of the movie and some lines might be slightly different but COME ON! So many lines and even scenes were just so ridiculously inaccurate or stripped characters of their agency so much I nearly DID fling the book except for the fact that I was reading in my kitchen and there’s glass in there I didn’t want to break and then clean up. This THING (because I’m being generous calling it a book at this point) even tried to horribly girl bossify Rapunzel! She’s already awesome, she doesn’t need this crap pushed on her, get out of here!
So why not a one star? (good question) I’m kidding, the only reason this crime against Tangled fans got a second star was because there where genuinely several good, well written lines I quite liked, the cover’s pretty, and the interior formatting is cute.
That’s it.
I wouldn’t recommend this piece of crap AT ALL—if you want a good and mostly accurate novelization of the movie read the Tangled manga. I’m serious, it’s the closest GOOD novelization of a movie I’ve ever read, not to mention the art’s super cute, highly recommend it!
‼️Content‼️
This book was so vague on everything that I don’t feel as of there was any to note, so all I can say is if you’ve watched the movie it’s the exact same stuff but watered down so much you can’t even bother to bat an eye at it. But the book’s not worth reading anyways so I think you’re good. 😉
August 15, 2021
☀️☀️☀️ Once upon a time, a single drop of sunshine fell from the heavens...☀️☀️☀️
One of my favourite Disney fairytales ❤❤❤
One of my favourite Disney fairytales ❤❤❤
December 2, 2019
My daughter's most recent chapter book choice. This follows the movie perfectly!
January 7, 2024
This is 5 stars solely because I love “Tangled” so much. My probably only critique is the dialogue sometimes didn’t match from the movie, and as someone who knows that movie like the back of my hand, that was kinda annoying. I read this book just to read a book exactly like the movie and it was so sweet and you just can’t go wrong with a Disney movie/book!
November 29, 2025
أميرة مفقودة تُدعى رابونزل، التي تمتلك شعرًا سحريًا طويلاً وتعيش محبوسة في برج منعزل طوال حياتها على يد جوثيل التي تستخدم سحر شعرها للبقاء شابة. حلم رابونزل الوحيد هو مغادرة البرج ورؤية الفوانيس الطائرة التي تظهر كل عام في عيد ميلادها. تهرب بمساعدة اللص الوسيم فلين رايدر، وتخوض معه مغامرة لاكتشاف العالم الخارجي وهويتها الحقيقية. في النهاية، تدرك رابونزل أنها الأميرة المفقودة، وتنتصر على جوثيل، وتعود إلى مملكتها مع فلين ليعيشا بسعادة. 🤍
January 31, 2015
Actual rating: 2.5
Out of all the Disney Junior Novelization books I've read so far (and it hasn't been a lot), this one was my least favorite :( Which is weird because I love this movie so much. But I wasn't a big fan of some of the changes and the ending felt super rushed, especially because I know how unrushed it really is. At least it was decently written.
Oh well, you can't win them all.
Out of all the Disney Junior Novelization books I've read so far (and it hasn't been a lot), this one was my least favorite :( Which is weird because I love this movie so much. But I wasn't a big fan of some of the changes and the ending felt super rushed, especially because I know how unrushed it really is. At least it was decently written.
Oh well, you can't win them all.
March 28, 2015
This book was the exact same as the movie. It had no special dialoged that was in the junior novel only. I would recommend this to someone that wants to not watch the movie but see it again. Thanks for taking the time to read m review.
October 7, 2010
In changing the story of Rapunzel, I'm confused why Disney would choose to have a thief replace the prince.
May 19, 2025
Rating: 4.5 Stars. I really enjoyed this story and the continuations. They are a lot of fun, and now that I have the foundation, it makes so much more sense. Tangled, written by Irene Trimble, has become a huge favorite among children of all ages, big and small. Referred to me by my niece stating it was her very favorite book. Now I know more of the story, it is really enjoyable.
A mere drop of sunlight drops from the sky and produces the most beautiful flower, one that has quite amazing healing powers. An older woman named Gothel is able to use it to keep her youth. Hundreds of years later, soldiers from the kingdom of Corona used it to save their very sick queen who is pregnant. Her child is born, a lovely daughter named Rapunzel. This young child keeps the flower's magic in her own powers. The mean Gothel decides to kidnap Rapunzel and put her in a hidden castle tower, using her powers very selfishly.
It is Rapunzel's 18th birthday, and as previously, she is so curious about the lights that are out. Gothel won't let her even though she is so curious. Flynn Ryder steals Rapunzel's intended crown from the palace and he too takes solace in the castle. Their wonderful and magical horse named Maximus (love the name) takes good care of Rapunzel, as she knocks Flynn out and hides him in a closet. For her birthday she asks Gothel for some new paints, which she has become very artistic and talented.
They stop at the "Snuggly Duckling Pub." and some mean dudes try to capture Flynn, but Rapunzel manipulates them to reveal their better side. Royal guests arrive, these dudes help Rapunzel and Flynn to escape. Rapunzel uses her magic hair to reveal an unexpected exit at the bottom of the flooded cave. I've heard the name Eugene, but until Flynn reveals his true name Eugene Fitzherbert, NOW I KNOW WHO HE IS!!! Gothel gives Rapunzel Flynn's satchel to test her loyalty.
Sadly, Eugene is arrested, but wonderful Maximus and the pub guys help them escape. Something she didn't understand is she realizes she has unknowingly incorporated the kingdom's standard, a golden sun into her special artwork all thru her life. She figures out that she is the "lost Princess" she really rebels against Gothel. She is so mean she stabs Eugene, and Rapunzel is so nice she promises she will share her healing hair with Gothel if she can heal Eugene. Her hair is cut off, and it turns from golden to ugly brown. Gothel suddenly turns very old and turns into dust. YEA!!
Eugene dies in Rapunzel's arms. Mourning him, she sheds one tear which still has healing powers in it from the flower. It revives him. Returning to Corona, she is reunited with her parents, then she and Eugene eventually get married.
Good story. Good clean, sweet, charming story. Seriously recommend. Story lasts about 2 1/2 hours.
A mere drop of sunlight drops from the sky and produces the most beautiful flower, one that has quite amazing healing powers. An older woman named Gothel is able to use it to keep her youth. Hundreds of years later, soldiers from the kingdom of Corona used it to save their very sick queen who is pregnant. Her child is born, a lovely daughter named Rapunzel. This young child keeps the flower's magic in her own powers. The mean Gothel decides to kidnap Rapunzel and put her in a hidden castle tower, using her powers very selfishly.
It is Rapunzel's 18th birthday, and as previously, she is so curious about the lights that are out. Gothel won't let her even though she is so curious. Flynn Ryder steals Rapunzel's intended crown from the palace and he too takes solace in the castle. Their wonderful and magical horse named Maximus (love the name) takes good care of Rapunzel, as she knocks Flynn out and hides him in a closet. For her birthday she asks Gothel for some new paints, which she has become very artistic and talented.
They stop at the "Snuggly Duckling Pub." and some mean dudes try to capture Flynn, but Rapunzel manipulates them to reveal their better side. Royal guests arrive, these dudes help Rapunzel and Flynn to escape. Rapunzel uses her magic hair to reveal an unexpected exit at the bottom of the flooded cave. I've heard the name Eugene, but until Flynn reveals his true name Eugene Fitzherbert, NOW I KNOW WHO HE IS!!! Gothel gives Rapunzel Flynn's satchel to test her loyalty.
Sadly, Eugene is arrested, but wonderful Maximus and the pub guys help them escape. Something she didn't understand is she realizes she has unknowingly incorporated the kingdom's standard, a golden sun into her special artwork all thru her life. She figures out that she is the "lost Princess" she really rebels against Gothel. She is so mean she stabs Eugene, and Rapunzel is so nice she promises she will share her healing hair with Gothel if she can heal Eugene. Her hair is cut off, and it turns from golden to ugly brown. Gothel suddenly turns very old and turns into dust. YEA!!
Eugene dies in Rapunzel's arms. Mourning him, she sheds one tear which still has healing powers in it from the flower. It revives him. Returning to Corona, she is reunited with her parents, then she and Eugene eventually get married.
Good story. Good clean, sweet, charming story. Seriously recommend. Story lasts about 2 1/2 hours.
November 29, 2018
What young girl didn’t dream of having long hair? I know I certainly did. 70ft of hair might be pushing it though. The film/novelization shows Rapunzel brushing it, but never mentions having to wash it. Can you imagine how often it would clog the drain?
Tangled is one of my favourite Disney films of recent years, and this junior novelization is really good. The author manages to cover the multiple musical interludes seamlessly, which is always an issue with novelizations.
The Disney novelizations stock to certain authors to make the film come alive on the page, and Irene Trimble has done a great job of this. She has also done the novelizations for Brave, The Incredibles, Wreck It Ralph, and Meet The Robinson’s, amongst others.
While you won’t find any significant changes from screen to page (additional scenes/dialogue etc), these are certainly great short books for a cosy afternoon off work, or if you’re desperately trying to make your Goodreads target before the end of the year.
Tangled is one of my favourite Disney films of recent years, and this junior novelization is really good. The author manages to cover the multiple musical interludes seamlessly, which is always an issue with novelizations.
The Disney novelizations stock to certain authors to make the film come alive on the page, and Irene Trimble has done a great job of this. She has also done the novelizations for Brave, The Incredibles, Wreck It Ralph, and Meet The Robinson’s, amongst others.
While you won’t find any significant changes from screen to page (additional scenes/dialogue etc), these are certainly great short books for a cosy afternoon off work, or if you’re desperately trying to make your Goodreads target before the end of the year.
July 22, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i think that this book did its purpose well of making the movie into a book. it throughly explained the story without keeping in details that were not necessary. the author added details that were not in the movie but made sense with the book though not too often. this one felt a lot more complete compared to the turning red book. also i think this story just lends itself to book form better. it felt like the disneyfied, short, kid version of the fantasy books i usually enjoy.
i think that this book did its purpose well of making the movie into a book. it throughly explained the story without keeping in details that were not necessary. the author added details that were not in the movie but made sense with the book though not too often. this one felt a lot more complete compared to the turning red book. also i think this story just lends itself to book form better. it felt like the disneyfied, short, kid version of the fantasy books i usually enjoy.
March 15, 2026
Tangled is my favorite movie so naturally I had to read this book and I loved it, especially when it came to the dialogue and my favorite part even though it's sad, when Rapunzel and Eugene save each other! even on re-read, I loved it! plus growing up, Rapunzel was my favorite fairytale besides Cinderella!
October 30, 2026
Straight up, the middle of Tangled: The Junior Novelization is a swamp, but the swamp is gorgeous. Irene Trimble writes sentences you want to sit in, even when the story stalls. It's slow, it's lush, and it's not trying to hurry. Recommend for readers who love language, skip if plot is your religion.
November 2, 2026
The detail that stuck with me from Tangled: The Junior Novelization wasn't even the main point, just a throwaway moment that said more than whole chapters. Irene Trimble is great at those. The big picture is solid but a little predictable. Recommend for people who read for texture, skip if you read for twists.
December 31, 2020
I know it’s a junior novelization, but it’s still way too superficial. It adds nothing to the movie, and barely (if at all) makes it justice. It’s a quick read, so feel free to give it a try, but I’d recommend just watching the movie again.
April 13, 2026
4 stars only because I felt so bad for pascal when he saw the ruffians eating lizard soup wth? why was that added😭.
And also, they cut all the singing and it felt a tad too watered down compared to the movie but that’s it! a simple read tapping into my childhood and there’s no harm in that😊
And also, they cut all the singing and it felt a tad too watered down compared to the movie but that’s it! a simple read tapping into my childhood and there’s no harm in that😊
November 2, 2026
Honest take: Tangled Book of the Film is a messy, overlong, deeply human book, and I'd read it again tomorrow. Irene Trimble never trims a tangent, and half the tangents are the best parts. Don't expect tidy. Perfect for readers who love a rambler, skip if you need a clean structure.
August 2, 2018
Another cute read for the book/movie combo project which my sister and I are doing.
April 19, 2020
A great adaptation to the original Rupunzel story. This version is certainly a lot better than the original (in my opinion anyway)
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March 19, 2021so so cute
April 11, 2021
I read this six times when I was ten years old. Considering I had the attention span of a fruit fly, it was a pretty good read--for a kid, of course.
June 5, 2021
3.5 stars
August 29, 2021
Tangled's one of my all time favorite Disney movies and I enjoyed this book just as much! I LOVED IT!
May 6, 2022
Rapunzel meets the love of her life and breaks free from Mother Gothel.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2023
Just as good as the movie.
Flynn Rider>>>>>>>>
Flynn Rider>>>>>>>>
June 8, 2025
It was just like the movie but a bit of a faster pace and without the songs unfortunately.
March 9, 2026
Cute audio retelling of Disney's Tangled.
Daughter and i listened to it - super cute and true to the screen version which we love.
Daughter and i listened to it - super cute and true to the screen version which we love.
July 13, 2026
4.25 ⭐️
October 30, 2026
Irene Trimble turns Tangled Book of the Film into an uncompromising teardown of the myth that hard work and obedience alone guarantee a fair shake in a rigged game.
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