Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
In a magical kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke.Rump has never known his full name—his mother died before she could tell him. So all his life he's been teased and bullied for his half-a-name. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck...
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In a magical kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke.Rump has never known his full name—his mother died before she could tell him. So all his life he's been teased and bullied for his half-a-name. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. For Rump discovers he can spin straw into gold. Magical gold.His best friend Red Riding Hood warns him that magic is dangerous—and she's right! That gold is worth its weight in trouble. And with each thread he spins, Rump weaves himself deeper into a curse.There's only one way to break the spell: Rump must go on a quest to find his true name, along the way defending himself against pixies, trolls, poison apples, and one beautiful but vile-mannered queen. The odds are against him, but with courage and friendship—and a cheeky sense of humor—Rump just might triumph in the end.An inventive fairytale retelling, perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine or Shannon Hale.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780307977939 (0307977935)
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English
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...
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...
3.5 stars. I would probably have to award this with "Best Rumpelstiltskin Retelling." It isn't perfect by any means and there were a few points that I would have liked more explanation on but overall I thought it was a fantastic retelling, especially of "Rumpelstiltskin". Best of all, I was rooting ...
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