Under the Tangle
Recommended for Grades 4-8
Visually vibrant, Under the Tangle, is the dance-mystery about an adolescent girl who becomes ensnarled in an intriguing labyrinth after the sudden loss of her parents. Throughout her journey, she twists along the maze being confronted with obstacles, finding numerous clues revealing life lessons and meeting many unusual characters: a flock of birds, the daunting labyrinth guards, and the Queen of the Lost perched upon a grim tower. As a metaphor for adolescence, this visual and artistic adventure exposes emotions of loneliness, otherness, hope, and accomplishment. It is this journey of obstacles, relationships, and discoveries, which strengthen the young girl’s character, and eventually set her free from the labyrinth.
