This book contains the following story:
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumplestiltskin helps a miller's daughter turn straw into gold in return for her first child. Only if she can guess his name will she be set free.
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2017
Great for age 7-14 years
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In "Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin," Liesl Shurtliff reimagines the classic fairy tale from the perspective of Rump, a young boy burdened by his unfortunate name and the village's misconceptions about him. Set in a whimsical world filled with magic, Rump embarks on a journey to discover who he truly is. As he grapples with his destiny and the mysterious power of spinning straw into gold, Rump learns about friendship, bravery, and the importance of embracing one's true self. Through clever twists and humor, this retelling explores themes of identity and belonging in an enchanting way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2017 by Random House USA Inc .
Liesl Shurtliff is the New York Times bestselling author of Rump: The True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin, other books in the (Fairly) True Tales series, and the Time Castaways series, beginning with Time Castaways: The Mona Lisa Key. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, the fifth of eight kids. She now lives in Chicago with her husband and four kids, where she writes full-time. Find her online at www. lieslshurtliff. com
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Mark Twain Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Mark Twain Readers Award.
Ira Children's Book Award - Older Reader
This book was recognised in the Older Reader category of the Ira Children's Book Award.
Florida Sunshine State Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Sunshine State Book Award.
Sasquatch Award
This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.
Kentucky Blue Grass Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.
This book features the following character:
A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.
