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Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin

Children's BooksFairy Tales
Pages
1
Published
1945
Language
English

Synopsis

A miller's daughter finds herself in a desperate situation when her father boasts she can spin straw into gold. A strange little man appears, offering his magical help under a dark condition: her firstborn child. As the king demands more gold, the daughter must decide how far she will go to keep her promise and protect her future.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

MysteriousWhimsical
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Fairy Tales Folklore

Authors

A
Anthea Bell

Anthea Bell is the translator behind the German fantasy novel Rubinrot by Kerstin Gier. She brings a clear and engaging voice to young adult fiction, making stories accessible to a wide audience.

B
Bernadette Watts

Bernadette Watts is the author of the beloved children's book La Petite Sirene. Her stories often explore themes of friendship and adventure.

B
B. Watts

B. Watts is a master of traditional storytelling, known for beloved tales like "Rumpelstiltskin" and "The Elves and the Shoemaker." Their collection also includes folklore such as "El burrito de Belén" and "The Bremen Town Musicians.

J
Jacob Grimm

Jacob Grimm is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature, a familiar name for many who've explored classic stories and literary analysis. His work focuses on bringing the world of literature to readers.

W
Wilhelm Grimm

Wilhelm Grimm, alongside his brother Jacob, brought us classic fairy tales like those found in Prentice Hall Literature. Their collected works are a cornerstone of folklore and children's literature.

Characters

Miller's DaughterProtagonist
RumpelstiltskinAntagonist
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