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  • Rump

  • The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
  • By: Liesl Shurtliff
  • Narrated by: Maxwell Glick
  • Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (321 ratings)

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Rump

By: Liesl Shurtliff
Narrated by: Maxwell Glick
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Publisher's summary

This funny fractured fairytale goes behind the scenes of Rumpelstiltskin. "A most magical feat," writes Newbery Honor-winner Kirby Larson, "Liesl Shurtliff spins words into gold."

In a magical 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.

Perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted or A Tale Dark and Grimm.

©2013 Liesl Shurtliff (P)2013 Listening Library
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"Lighthearted and inventive, Rump amusingly expands a classic tale." (Brandon Mull, number one New York Times best-selling author of Fablehaven)

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My Class Loved It!

Our school requires this book in the fourth grade. Rather than have the children read it at home, I bought this audiobook to play while the children follow along in their own copies. They love it! It's a fantastic performance, and a great story.

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Amazing

It was a great book for me I love it. Can't wait for the next book I am sure it will be good

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Perfect

It’s hard as it is to find good audible books. The voiceover was amazing was not too fast was not too slow.

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Rump

This was an amazing story. It had a very interesting story. I would recommend it if you like fairy tales.

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amazing,spectacular, exasperatingly beautiful, fine art, character design was flawless, developing perfect exigence throughout every chapter and section.

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3rd-4th grader loves!

Rump is filled with humer. Easy to follow. We purchased in paper book form first. We look forward to reading/listening to other stories from this author.

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This book was a cool book and teached Avery good lesson but that's what you need to find out in the book

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This was the best!!!!

For me I really do love this boo and the Audible it was so clear and understand she is such a great writer and i’m ready to read the other ones with audible of course!💗

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It was awesome and a sweet loving story that is sad but wonderful please read this amazing book😊😊😊😊😊thank you

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One book, one school

We used this book to do a one book, one school program. It is a great book.

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