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My 11 chose this from his school reading list. I read with him to be able to talk about the books with him. I was not sure what I was expecting. But midway through, I could not put it down. I am into my fairy tales and I loved the spin this author came up with and how she wrote it. It tends to be a bit wordy (my son) but I got it and appreciated her attention to details. Looking forward to the sequel (yes I bought it already), even if my son was not as impressed.


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Rump The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Liesl Shurtliff 9780307977939 Books Reviews

I love this authors writing - I’m a born again kid so each of her books allow me to relearn the fun and fantasy along with the skill of reading too!
I read the first two chapters online and couldn't wait to find out what happens. This is a delightful story of a boy who did not know his identity, where he really came from and what his purpose in life. As the story unfolds, there are characters which come along and help him or hurt him in finding his true identity...

Very well written and a book for 4 grade readers and up through adulthood.
When asked to describe "Rump" using one word each, the words Fun, magical, happy, and adventurous came from my four children who all (amazingly) loved reading this book to its end. We love to read together and discuss the characters and plot; though, I rarely find a book they (and me too!) all like at the same time. Two girls, two boys, ages 8-11. This was one of those rare books for children not pushing a gender related theme. Well written, moves along, a fun fractured fairy tale. Thank You, Liesl Shurtliff!
As a fairytale lover this book really kept my attention. Rump was a twelve year old boy who was in search of his destiny. His destiny was so important because he believed your name means your destiny, and he wanted a good one. One day Rump finds a spinning wheel and wants it for his birthday. The spinning wheel was so important to Rump because it was his mothers before she died. Later on he goes on a journey so he can figure out the rest of his name, and on the journey he learns a lot of lessons.
This is a must read for middle grade fairy tale lovers and has just enough humor to attract those less inclined to read. Rump paints a sympathetic and believable backstory for a character whose motivation has never been clar Rumpelstiltskin. Shurtliff's unnamed fantasy land (for names carry weight) is whimsical enough that readers will want to stay just to find out what quirky creature might appear next.
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 gets teased a lot to say the least. But Rump has magic that neither he nor anyone else has yet suspected.

This is a great story. Any kid (or adult even) who likes fantasy or fairytales should enjoy this one. I enjoyed going along with Rump on his journey to discover not only his name but his destiny. Knowing the original fairy tale, I was on pins and needles waiting for Rump to finally discover the truth behind his name.
Two kinds of magic operate here. One is toxic, uncontrolled and at the story's core. The other is the actual magical sparkle spun by a masterful storyteller.

The tale is a good one and most have no doubt heard some version of it before. This time, however, it unfolds from inside the mind of Rumpelstiltskin himself, a character traditionally marked as a villain. We see him now as a well-meaning, but inexperienced, bungling and over-matched "tweener" suddenly aware that he's misused magic and made a mess of things.

The real strength of this book is the skill of the writer. She has fashioned an uninterrupted hum of action involving a cast of characters finely scaled to precisely the proper degree of "appealing" or "disagreeable" without crossing the line to genuinely "offensive." The story advances with balance, suspense, and well-placed humor. The result invites ongoing reader reaction ranging from dismay to approval to surprise.

Even if your memory has muddled somewhat with time, it doesn't matter. The tale in these pages -- while departing from the original Grimm -- draws its audience into a fresh, exciting and, I believe, improved version, aka, a Liesl Shurtliff fairy tale.
My 11 chose this from his school reading list. I read with him to be able to talk about the books with him. I was not sure what I was expecting. But midway through, I could not put it down. I am into my fairy tales and I loved the spin this author came up with and how she wrote it. It tends to be a bit wordy (my son) but I got it and appreciated her attention to details. Looking forward to the sequel (yes I bought it already), even if my son was not as impressed.