I think Rump is a good book. It's about a a guy named Rump who finds out that he can spin straw in to gold, and soon finds out his real name. If you like adventure and fantasy you should read this book.
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
By Liesl Shurtliff
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | S | 4.4 | 61156 |
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.
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.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN-13: 9780307977960
ISBN-10: 030797796X
Published on 4/22/2014
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 272
Book Reviews (107)
Rump is a good book. It definitely teaches a lesson. If you like fantasy and adventure you will like this.
I love the book rump. A young boy who doesn't know the other part of his name. It's such a thrilling story. A boy trying to find his destiny in his name and the rest of his name. Read the book to find out more.
I decided to read this book because in this one it was about Rumpelstiltskin and his adventure. I think its is a good book to read if you have read the original.
Rump is about this boy who his mom said half of rumps name in his ear.But then shortly after his mom dies.So Rump and his mom have this power that they can spin straw and wool in to gold .Rump goes on many adventures just to find out his name.But then at the end of the story he finds out his name. THE END!
#fracturedtale This is a great book about human will overcoming destiny and circumstance. Rump is on a journey to discover his real name and learns a lot more about himself and his family along the way. This is a perfect mix of humor and the original fairy tale.
IT a really goood booook
This book is very adventures.
It was kind of boring. I liked the ending very much, and there were times when I couldn't stop reading, but I wouldn't recommend it! It isn't one of my favorites, but it was okay.
This book is about a boy named Rump, he finds out that he can spin straw into gold using a spinning wheel. I would recommend this to people who like fantasy books. Rump later finds out his real name.