"Mom let me name you after my Barbie doll," my older sister declared when we were little kids. I highly recommend this book! Paperback. Joe." Dimensions: 7.5in. Paperback. x 0.9in.This funny fractured fairy tale goesbehind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff, 9781524774974, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. I always had the Paul O. Zelinsky illustrations in my head, and the voice from the "Reading Rainbow" segment in my head whenever he came to mind. In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. The interesting notions get lost in the morass of the half-baked ones. Unfortunately, his ability to spin straw into gold has him under the power of the Miller who is determined to exploit Rump and his dimwitted daughter, Opal, to … A super fun adventure story that I definitely recommend! If you work in Youth Services, you know that the series I Survived is very popular right now. I really enjoyed this re-telling. Other books include RUMP, JACK, RED, and GRUMP, all part of the (Fairly) True Tales series from Knopf/Random House. 5 stars. Start by marking “Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin” as Want to Read: Error rating book. I only read a few fantasies but this one really was not all that captivating, or maybe cause I was not the author target audience. And I'll be honest, it took me 2 tries to get into this book. “They call me Rump.” “Rump,” she said, holding back a laugh. This is my first time reading this author and am happy to have another of her books to read in the future. This book asks and answers all of my questions in a very satisfying way. p. cm. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Time Castaways #1 Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny (USFF) High Performance Business Desktop, Intel 6-Core i5-8500T, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, 802… $ 639.99 I enjoy fairytales and this was a fun twist. by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. Throughout the plot, rhyme-creating, and self-deprecating Rump, is in search of his true and complete name to discover his true destiny. — 1st ed. This book was just delightful. “Rump,” I said. Rump, our protagonist is a twelve-year old boy. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. 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." His life started to change when he discovered a spinning wheel, but every time he spins a thread his curse goes deeper. Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk, by Liesl Shurtliff Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood, by Liesl Shurtliff The Wide-Awake Princess series, by E.D. With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a curse. Author Liesl Shurtliff presents a parodic homage to the Grimm Brothers’ story of Rumpelstiltskin, the first in her series of fractured fairy tales. Like every time I've ever read or heard this story, I was flooded with questions. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. A most magical feat, writes Newbery Honor-winner Kirby Larson, Liesl Shurtliff spins words into gold. In my opinion, I think that it is worth reading. So I was reluctant to read this, frankly. Once we've learned that trolls eat mud and worms, do we need to read about it repeatedly? What does this crazy goblin-like man want with a baby? I studie... Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga for Tweens . To see what your friends thought of this book, If some one hated this book they will not be my freind. And the cover! I wanted it to go darker - it's a little too light for my taste. Like every time I've ever read or heard this story, I was flooded with questions. AMAZING!! Fines are not charged for quarantined items. Jul 12, 2014 - This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. I don't know much about the original telling of Rumpelstiltskin, but I can tell that I loved this retelling. “Rump, my hero.” Then she burst into more laughter. Yeek! With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a cur. It was alright. I was inspired by this series. It is this play on old stories that are so fun to watch and read. Throughout all of this, Rump is the sympathetic character; it is the miller’s lies and his daughter’s stupidity, not Rump’s inherent evil, that rest at the heart of the Rumpelstiltskin story. Why does the miller's daughter stick her tongue out and roll it around her mouth all the time? WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS Rump: The True Story of Rumplestiltskin is a remarkable story that catches the reader's attention in every way. I can't wait to own this book and reread!! NOTICE: Due to New COVID Restrictions, Some Library Hours Have Changed. There's no romance here, but some nice explor. Refresh and try again. I doubt I'd try this author again because I don't think her writing is for me. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I remember thinking mom and dad had too many kids if they were letting siblings name them after toys. She hee-hee-ed and ha-ha-ed and giggle-gaggled and fell into the straw, rolling in it like one of her brothers. Please See This Page for Details.. All Library Locations Closed November 11 for Veterans Day. Baker (first book The Wide-Awake Princess) The League of Princes series, by Christopher Healy (first book The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom) Storybound & Story's… Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. I thought the pixies were a nice touch, though we all know that his name is Rumpelstiltskin. I just read this out loud to my kids (6 and 9) and they loved it. I actually believed the Rumpelstiltskin story for the first time. Read Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin eBook onlie. Awesome. And how tedious is it to hear about the recalcitrant donkey over and over? His name is sure to have young readers howling from the first sentence,"My mother named me after a cow's rear end. He lets some town boys bully him and doesn't know how to believe in himself, much less imagine a future that leads to a worthwhile occupation. And how tedious is it to hear about the recalcitrant donkey over and over? CURBSIDE PICKUP. Fun and humorous, I think this is one that will keep the kids reading - it certainly kept my attention ;). Plot and characterization are driven by this overarching theme that a name is full of meaning and power that determines a person's future. In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. New York Times bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff “spins words into gold" [Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner]. Sometimes the minutes hold hours inside of them.”, “And that's its own kind of magic - to feel that people who are gone are still here.”, California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (2017), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2014), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2013), The Magnolia Award Nominee for 3-5 (2017), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2016). "Mom let me name you after my Barbie doll," my older sister declared when we were little kids. Rumpelstiltskin wouldn't be around to help, then. Once we've learned that trolls eat mud and worms, do we need to read about it repeatedly? Maybe it's because of the Shelly Duvall Faerie Tale Theatre version, which I saw at an impressionable age. Quite fun for middle readers, who I think often get robbed of retold fairy tales, since they usually end up in the YA department, with lots of romance added in. I don't know if I will be reading it. NBC’s Grimm is one of my favorite shows. Why was the king so greedy those three nights that he thought the future queen was spinning, and then just content for the rest of his life with the gold that was spun during those three nights? 4 stars! You can read it if you want to. An inadequate attempt to tell the backstory of Rumplestiltskin. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. What can I say about RUMP: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin? In the classic tale, Rump was the antagonist, therefore, it's a 180° turn in this book because the king, queen, and Oswald were all portrayed as despicable or mean. Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, continues the action-packed Time Castaways trilogy with book two, in which the Hudsons sail across time and history as they embark on a daring rescue mission. We grew up knowing that Rumpelstiltskin as a greedy monster but in this novel, readers could see a different perspective on who really he is. “My mother named me after a cow’s rear end.”. : digital ; 4 3/4 in. I read a Rumpelstiltskin picture book to the third graders last month. x 5.2in. "A most magical feat," writes Newbery Honor-winner Kirby Larson, "Liesl Shurtliff spins words into gold. A fun, quick read. Want to Read. This is the story of a little boy that discovers the true nature of his name and what that means for him. In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone’s joke. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she’s right. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. The author has a wonderful writing style, each chapter smoothly flowing into the next. Such a cleaver story! It was kind of a funny book and the authors note had a great and meaningful purpose to it. The story is very exciting and you won't be able to put it down. I liked Rump and his Gran and Red, and the setting was interesting. At least I wasn't named, "Rump" as in this tale. It explores how Rump ended up with the Queen’s baby and the final riddle of how the queen “guesses” his true name. We’d love your help. Wouldn't he ask his wife to start spinning ag. We invite readers to revisit, rediscover, and rethink what you know about fairy tales in the witty and sly Rump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin. Book Condition: New. I read a Rumpelstiltskin picture book to the third graders last month. Shurtliff seems to want to reveal the power of names and naming and to explore the ideas of free will vs. destiny, but the book never gets beyond annoying superficialities. Living with his gran, Rump works in the mines every day trying to find gold so that him and his gran can eat. It wasn't a bad book, the low rating is just because it wasn't for me at all. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she's right. Maybe it's because of the Shelly Duvall Faerie Tale Theatre version, which I saw at an impressionable age. Liesl Shurtliff has created a fascinating world with gnomes who run messages and pixies who are attracted to gold (much like the king of the land). Why does the miller's daughter stick her tongue out and roll it around her mouth all the time? But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. Why did the father tell the king that his daughter could spin straw into gold when she obviously couldn't? But this is a fine little story that I wished had gone into deeper depth. 7 audio discs (7 hr., 52 min.) 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." 272 pages. Rump: the True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Written by Liesl Shurtliff Script Adaptation by Betty Potter, TBA Committee Member Readers: Narrator 1 Narrator 2 Rump Red Narrator 1: What’s in a name? Why was the king so greedy those three nights that he thought the future queen was spinning, and then just content for the rest of his life with the gold that was spun during those three nights? After all, what kind of destiny could someone named Rump have? Liesl Shurtliff answers all these questions and more in her humorous children’s book “Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin.” Rump, a twelve-year-old boy living on The Mountain, struggles in a land where your name is your destiny. I throughly enjoyed this fractured fairytale. To break the spell, Rump must go on a perilous quest, fighting off pixies, trolls, poison apples, and a wickedly foolish queen. It explores how Rump ended up with the Queen’s baby and the final riddle of how the queen “guesses” his true name. Rump's mom gasped only part of his name before dying right after giving birth to him. Dippy me believed her well into adulthood before learning that I was named after a friend of my mom's. But when he finds an old spinni… With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a curse. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. An inadequate attempt to tell the backstory of Rumplestiltskin. Now, I have a much younger and more sympathetic Rump in mind. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she's right. Twelve-year-old Rump, who is smaller than average, agonizes over his name because it is not a whole name and therefore he will not be able to determine his destiny. This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Time Castaways #1 HP 17.3" FHD IPS WLED-Backlit Business Laptop, Intel Quad-Core i5-1035G1 (Beats i7-8550U), 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD, DVD, Backlit Keyboard, Card Reader, Bluetooth, Webcam, HDMI, Windows 10, ABYS Bundle $ 794.00 I'd recommend for children though. Summary: Relates the tale of Rumpelstiltskin’s childhood and youth, explaining why his name is so important, how he is able to spin straw into gold, and why a first-born child is his reward for helping the miller’s daughter-turned-queen. He believes he won't grow up but will be trapped as half a person. It's the favorite village joke..." to leaving a breadcrumb trail of butt, poo, and fart jokes. Cute! It started off strong. I just could not get into it at all, however it is really good in the beginning.My attention span is short though, usually if it does not pull me initially then I pretty much give up. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin ( Read for Fantasy and Science Fiction Discussion) britcrow | Aug 9, 2016 | I started reading this series because I have the opportunity to read the 3rd book in this series, Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood. Not only is this a refreshing take on an old fairy tale, but the story delivers a new voice that shies away from the content that has become so popular in middle grade and YA novels. Rumpelstiltskin always seemed creepy and mysterious to me. His best friend, Red Riding Hood, warns him that magic is dangerous, and she’s right. I imagined naming my brothers, "Hasbro" or "Matchbox" or "G.I. This retelling of Rumpelstiltskin is creative and thoroughly enjoyable. Dippy me believed her well into adulthood before learning that I was named after a friend of my mom's. He is constantly picked on for it and nothing seems to go right for him. In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. 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. He went on an adventure to break the spell, he had to fight monsters, trolls. In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone''s joke. ISBN: 9780307977960 Subtitle: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin Author: Shurtliff, Liesl Binding: Paperback Fiction/ Nonfiction: Fiction Subject: Fables, Folklore and Fairy Tales Annotation: This funny fractured fairy tale goesbehind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. I can't wrap my mind around how Shurtliff thought this whole story through! There is power in names and thinking I had been named after something as frivolous as a doll bothered me growing up. He lived in a kingdom where your name is your destiny. The show is an updated version of the Brothers Grimm. Returned items are quarantined for 48 hours before they are checked in. She leaned over, holding her stomach. (He made that comment with a thoughtful sigh.). It looks like just another spin off and mash of fairy tales. This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. It was just not that interesting at all, nothing really grabbed my attention. Quite fun for middle readers, who I think often get robbed of retold fairy tales, since they usually end up in the YA department, with lots of romance added in. There's no romance here, but some nice exploration of friendships instead. Rump : the true story of Rumpelstiltskin / Liesl Shurtliff. Rump was a romp and I enjoyed every minute. At least I was. New York Times Bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff "spins words into gold Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner]." Wouldn't he ask his wife to start spinning again at some point? Is it worth reading? Shelving menu. Rump takes readers through the entire story of Rumpelstiltskin, including how Rump discovered his “gift,” how he got tangled up with the miller’s daughter and the lies that led her to spinning straw into gold for the king. Rumplestiltskin is a fairy tale that's honestly always creeped me out. Wow, what an interesting take on Rumplestiltskin. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. Charlie and I read this together. I grabbed this to pass the time and it was perfect to listen to while multitasking. I think time is a trickster. In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. Liesl Shurtliff has created a fascinating world with gnomes who run messages and pixies who are attracted to gold (much like the king of the land). It was good. For centuries Grimms have battled the evils. Rump is a very easy-to-relate-to character for children (and the inner child in the rest of us!) With each thread he spins, he weaves himself deeper into a curse. New York Times Bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff "spins words into gold [Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner]." Her latest book is the first in a new time-travel adventure trilogy, TIME CASTAWAYS: The Mona Lisa Key from KatherineTegen/HarperCollins. Rump discovers he has a gift for…. New York Times Bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff "spins words into gold [Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor winner]." Narrator 2: In the magical Kingdom, your name is your destiny. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. Rumplestiltskin is a fairy tale that's honestly always creeped me out. In The Mountains, there lived a boy named Rump; well, that was not his name, His mother was dying when … The. I love that Rump’s only friend is Red, whose name is considered as odd as … The odds are against him, but with courage and friendship -- and a cheeky sense of humor -- he just might triumph in the end. I love that Rump’s only friend is Red, whose name is considered as odd as his and that people are the only things named. When I have a lot to do, time shrinks, but when I want something over with, it stretches and yawns, and laughs at my torture. There is power in names and thinking I had been named after something as frivolous as a doll bothered me growing up. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Summary & Study Guide Liesl Shurtliff This Study Guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin. RUMP: The (Fairly) True Tale of Rumpelstiltskin. During the first episode the viewers discover that Nick Burkhardt, a Portland detective, is actually a Grimm. 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. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Talk about having an identity crisis. 5. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. This is an adorable take on the tale of Rumpelstiltskin and I must say, in a time where fairytale retellings are common, I believe this is my favorite version of the tale yet! Book Request Form (for when all else fails), Little Red Riding Hood (Tale) -- Juvenile fiction, Rumpelstiltskin (Folk tale) -- Juvenile fiction, Vail Public Library New Juvenile Fic & Non-Fic, http://marmot.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=9725FD3A-D7EC-4E36-9B64-79CAB5FD0221, overdrive:9725fd3a-d7ec-4e36-9b64-79cab5fd0221, OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, OverDrive Listen, http://marmot.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=F642BCA2-36A2-4AD3-958D-25F1DF3A76AF, 1 online resource (7 audio files) : digital. I remember thinking mom and dad had too many kids if they were letting siblings name them after toys. “They say that a minute is a minute no matter where you are or what you're doing, but my brain could never grasp that. Welcome back. Rump : the true story of Rumpelstiltskin / Liesl Shurtliff. But the story itself didn't live up to what I expected. Hunter will really enjoy it in a couple of years. The book is wrote by Liesl Shurtliff. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. But you never know. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Joe." I am always on the lookout for books that will appeal to both of them, regardless of gender or their 2.5 year age difference. Rump The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin By Liesl Shurtliff Yearling. He was made fun of because of his name. So I was reluctant to read this, frankly. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin is pure fun. Liesl Shurtliff is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of books for young readers. But this is a fine little story that I wished had gone into deeper depth. And then suddenly she was crying. "In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. Rump : the true story of Rumpelstiltskin by Shurtliff, Liesl. April 9th 2013 You might laugh when your are reading it. The concept of this book totally intrigued me. I did not connect to any of the characters, from the first page til I stopped. The intended audience is definitely older kids to young teens; nonetheless, learning about Rump’s tale and fate was a delight. who makes mistakes and then tries to make things right. Why did the father tell the king that his daughter could spin straw into gold when she obviously couldn't? Curbside Plus Services will continue while in-building appointments are unavailable from December 15 through January 18. Rump: My mother named me after a cow’s rear end. This funny fractured fairy tale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. As a Grimm, Nick can see what creature is really hidden behind the façade of a human. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin is pure fun. Perfect for 3-5th grade readers. 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