This Caldecott Medal-winning retelling of the classic Grimm fairy tale follows a beautiful girl with impossibly long golden hair, locked away in a high tower by a jealous enchantress. When a prince discovers her lonely prison, they form a secret friendship that blossoms into love, leading to daring plans for escape. The story explores themes of captivity and freedom, patience and resourcefulness, with stunning oil-painting illustrations that bring the Renaissance-era setting to vivid life.