<!--ProdInc[250027737]/Mall:[disneyshopping_US]-->Delve deep into the untold story of Mother Gothel, Rapunzel''s captor, in Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch. Uncover her true motives and determination to stay young and beautiful through the power of the golden flower. Magic in the details The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower? Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic. It is a tale of the old witch. Written by Serena Valentino Hardcover 400 pages Ages 12-18 The bare necessities Published by Disney Press Paper 7 1/4'''' H x 6'''' W Printed in U.S.A. Item No.477410724282
<!--ProdInc[250027737]/Mall:[disneyshopping_US]-->Delve deep into the untold story of Mother Gothel, Rapunzel''s captor, in Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch. Uncover her true motives and determination to stay young and beautiful through the power of the golden flower. Magic in the details The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower? Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic. It is a tale of the old witch. Written by Serena Valentino Hardcover 400 pages Ages 12-18 The bare necessities Published by Disney Press Paper 7 1/4'''' H x 6'''' W Printed in U.S.A. Item No.477410724282