Audience: Middle Grade Format: Hardcover/Library Copy I was born just feet from the surface of the earth, completely unheard of for a dwarf, but it couldn't be helped. - first sentence The dwarf's name is Borlen and his nickname is Grump. This story is set in the same world as Rump, Jack, ...
Audience: Upper Elementary/Middle School The first time I tried my hand at magic, I grew roses out of my nose. - First sentence Red's granny is sick (maybe dying) and she is determined to find a way to save her. She sets off on an adventure that brings understanding, knowledge, fear, excitemen...
My daughter encouraged me to read Rump, also by Shurtliff, as soon as she finished it. I loved that she chose that book, because it looked like the big chunky books I always love, that invite a long stay on the couch under a cozy blanket (its gloomy and cold as I write this). While Rump is still on ...
I think I liked this book more than I liked Rump. Oh, Rump was good, but there were times when I was getting bored wondering when something was going to happen. Not so with Red. I couldn't figure out where the story was going and I couldn't wait to find out. I liked the inter-weaving of so many diff...
I wavered between giving this book three and four stars. It's definitely an original retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin story, adapting it for a middle-grade audience and making Rumpelstiltskin just 12 years old when the events of the tale we know so well unfold. The story starts out with a nice set-u...
All work and no play makes Jack extremely bored. And when Jack gets bored, he makes mischief. It's not that he's bad; he just longs for adventure -- and there's nothing adventurous about toiling day and night to grow yucky green stuff. Adventure finally arrives one day in the form of giants, and s...
The third and final addition to the Princess Academy series is an absolute delight. It's no secret that I basically love all things Shannon Hale, but this one is extra special.The Forgotten Sisters is full of really poignant emotions. And I loved this best about the book. Miri is miserable in the sw...
Ok, so let's talk about Rump. He is a twelve-year old boy with a strange name. His mother died shortly after giving birth to him. The only part of his name that anyone heard is "Rump". But Rump is sure there was more, he can almost hear it, but not quite. His name has haunted him his whole life - he...
I never really liked the original tale of Rumpelstiltskin. But I love this retelling.I love Rump. He's a lovable and relatable protagonist. He's funny, clever, brave, but he also has flaws that make him well-rounded and more relatable. I also loved his best friend, Red. She's feisty and can stand up...
Check out my other listens at Eargasms Audiobook ReviewsWhat a terrific story behind the story book!! Really creative new look at the age old fairy-tale Rumpelstiltskin. I loved the twists and turns, making Rump the hero was fabulous.This is a very engaging story that holds the reader from beginning...
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