In Tom Percival's "The Genie's Curse," readers follow Rapunzel and her companions, including the charming green monkey Alphege, after they accidentally unleash an angry genie. This chapter book takes children on a quest to reverse the genie's curse, exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and teamwork. It's an engaging fantasy adventure perfect for young readers transitioning to longer stories, offering a blend of familiar fairy tale elements with new magical challenges.
When Rapunzel breaks a magical urn, angering the hermit genie who lived there, she and her friends, including a green monkey named Alphege, set out to lift the genie's curse.