Rump: The True Story of Rumplestiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff

Rump: The True Story of Rumplestiltskin

(Fairly) True Tales

Liesl Shurtliff

264 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Description

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.

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 65%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 15%
reflective 10%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 18% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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