Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu

By Ying Chang Compestine, Crystal Kung (illustrator),

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Book description

A playful, feminist retelling of Rapunzel with a Chinese-cuisine twist

The story of Rapunzel where she’s being locked in a tower by a witch is a good one—but it’s not totally the truth.

The real story is about a young princess in China named Ra Pu Zel who doesn’t want…

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1 author picked Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Of the many retells I have read, this version turns the classic tale on its head the most. With my own reclusive artist tendencies, I found Ra Pu Zel’s wish for alone time to pursue her interests very alluring. I am always curious about new foods and I will set out to find stinky tofu in town, do I follow the smell? The art transports us to a setting with cultural and culinary delights.

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