Rumpelstiltskin
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

Rumpelstiltskin

Written and 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.

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32 pages· ~620L
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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
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~620L
Themes & topics
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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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