Rump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin

Description: Rump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin ITEM DESCRIPTION Product Description This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. New York Times Bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff "spins words into gold [Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner]."In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she’s right. With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a curse. To break the spell, Rump must go on a perilous quest, fighting off pixies, trolls, poison apples, and a wickedly foolish queen. The odds are against him, but with courage and friendship—and a cheeky sense of humor—he just might triumph in the end. A Texas Bluebonnet finalist and winner of the ILA award for middle grade fiction, Rump is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted or Adam Gidwitz's A Tale Dark and Grimm. And don't miss Liesl Shurtliff's other fairy tale retellings: Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk and Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood. " A fresh riff on the Grimm Brothers' Rumpelstiltskin, told with wit from the impish point of view of the troublemaker himself." — People " Lighthearted and inventive,  Rump amusingly expands a classic tale." —Brandon Mull, #1  New York Times bestselling author of  Fablehaven. Review People Magazine, August 12, 2013: "A fresh riff on the Grimm Brothers' Rumpelstiltskin, told with wit from the impish point of view of the troublemaker himself." The Denver Post, May 6, 2013:“A startlingly original book.” Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, March 15, 2013:“As good as gold.” School Library Journal, May, 2013:“A beguiling take on a classic tale.... This captivating fantasy has action, emotional depth, and lots of humor.” BookPage, April 9, 2013:“Shurtliff takes the traditional fairy tale and turns it on its head, interspersing humor with tenderness, action with insight.  Rump shows the other side of Rumpelstiltskin, one of the most vilified characters in fairy tales, and reminds readers that in a good story, very little is as it seems.” "Liesl Shurtliff does more than spin words into gold—she gets us rooting for Rumpelstiltskin, a most magical feat." —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Hattie Big Sky" Lighthearted and inventive, Rump amusingly expands a classic tale." —Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fablehaven About the Author Liesl Shurtliff was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, with the mountains for her playground. Just like Rump, Liesl was shy about her name, growing up. Not only did it rhyme with weasel, she could never find it on any of those personalized key chains in gift shops. But over the years she’s grown to love having an unusual name—and today she wouldn’t change it for the world! Before she became a writer, Liesl graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in music, dance, and theater. Her first three books,  Rump, Jack and  Red are all  New York Times bestsellers and  Rump was named to over two dozen state award lists and won an ILA Children’s Book Award. She lives in Chicago with her family, where she continues to spin fairy tales. Visit her at Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. My mother named me after a cow’s rear end. It’s the favorite village joke, and probably the only one, but it’s not really true. At least I don’t think it’s true, and neither does Gran. Really, my mother had another name for me, a wonderful name, but no one ever heard it. They only heard the first part. The worst part. Mother had been very ill when I was born. Gran said she was fevered and coughing and I came before I was supposed to. Still, my mother held me close and whispered my name in my ear. No one heard it but me. “His name?” Gran asked. FEATURES Yearling Books About Us Returns Payment Shipping We are honored to welcome you as a loyal customer. Our goal is to give you an excellent product with an unbeatable value. We are pleased to offer extremely high quality products and accessories at the best prices you’ll find and our products are guaranteed to go well beyond your expectations! Thank you for shopping with us! We guarantee an easy returns process. In the unlikely event that you need to return your item, we've got you covered. We offer a 30-Day Hassle-Free Satisfaction Guarantee: 0% Restocking Fees Free shipping on returned items. To get started, message us through eBay messages and we’ll initiate your return process. 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PartNumber: YES9405608

Edition: Reprint

Book Title: Rump: the (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin

Item Length: 7.7in

Item Height: 0.7in

Item Width: 5.2in

Author: Liesl Shurtliff

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Fantasy & Magic, Humorous Stories, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Action & Adventure / General, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Intended Audience: Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years

Publication Year: 2014

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Item Weight: 7.4 Oz

Number of Pages: 288 Pages