"Rumpelstiltskin" by Philip Norman reimagines the classic fairy tale with a fresh perspective. The story follows a miller who boasts to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The greedy king imprisons her, demanding that she fulfill her father's claim. Desperate, she encounters Rumpelstiltskin, a strange imp who agrees to help her in exchange for her firstborn child. As the girl succeeds in spinning the straw, she is faced with the bargain’s consequences. The tale explores themes of greed, desperation, and the power of names, ultimately leading to a surprising resolution that underscores the importance of cleverness and bravery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: First Fairy Tales, Orchard Colour Crunchies .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Hachette Children's Group .

Margaret Mayo is an acclaimed storyteller and author of many bestselling children's titles. A former teacher, she uses her wide-ranging experience with children in her writing. She lives in Brighton. Margaret Mayo lives in Brighton with her husband. As a mother, grandmother and former teacher, she has used her wide range of experience to retell some of the most well-loved tales from different parts of the world. Margaret has written several books for Orchard. Philip Norman lives in France with his wife and children. The First Fairy Tales series is the first series he has illustrated for Orchard.