by Liesl Shurtliff
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 ...
4 yummy and sweet double chocolate chips cookies.Cover Love:Yes, I love this cover. And I think it will be very attractive on display in my library!Why I Wanted to Read This:I adore fairy tale re-tellings and have never seen a re-imaging of a fairy tale from the villains point of view!My Thoughts:T...
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