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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985
Rumpelstiltskin
Written & illustrated by Paul Galdone
Part of the Folk Tale Classics series
A miller's daughter must outsmart a mysterious man to escape a perilous deal.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 417 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a kingdom where the impossible is demanded, a miller's daughter faces a dire challenge: spin straw into gold or face dire consequences. A mysterious little man offers his magical assistance, but at a steep price. As the king's demands grow, she must outwit this enigmatic figure to reclaim her future. Will she unravel his secret before it's too late? Dive into this classic tale of cunning and courage, where every promise has a price and every secret holds power.
From the publisher
Paul Galdone’s masterful storytelling brings new life to this familiar high-stakes tale of a mysterious little man who makes a devastating deal with the miller’s daughter. Sold to a king who expects her to spin straw into gold, she promises Rumpelstilstkin the most valuable thing of all in exchange for his help, and she must outwit him when he comes to claim his due. Children will delight in the illustrations, replete with details and rich colors. This new addition to the Folk Tale Classics series is an outstanding addition to any fairy tale collection.
At a glance
- Format
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- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~619L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 137318
Publication
- Published
- September 24, 2013
- First published
- January 1, 1985
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780544066922
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