The Rumpelstiltskin Problem

Written by Vivian Vande Velde

Six tales unravel the mystery of spinning straw into gold with unexpected twists.

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128 pages· 22,987 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 890L

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Bookroo's summary

In a twist on the classic tale, six miller's daughters encounter a peculiar man who offers to spin straw into gold. Each daughter faces her own unique challenge, navigating a world where the stakes are high and the outcomes are unpredictable. Will they outsmart the mysterious spinner, or will they fall victim to his enigmatic bargain? Discover a blend of humor, suspense, and surprise as these daughters confront their fates in ways you never imagined.

From the publisher

Have you ever wondered just what was going on when that odd little man with the long name stepped up and volunteered to spin straw into gold for the miller’s daughter? If you stop and think about it, there are some very peculiar components to the story. Vivian Vande Velde has wondered too, and she’s come up with these six alternative versions of the old legend. A bevy of miller’s daughters confront their perilous situation in very different ways–sometimes comic, sometimes scary, always unexpected.

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