By: Lisel Shurtliff
Published by: Alfred A Knopf Books
To Be Released on: April 9th, 2013
Pre-Order From: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
In a magical kingdom where your name is your destiny, 12-year-old Rump is the butt of everyone's joke.
Rump has never known his full name—his mother died before she could tell him. So all his life he's been teased and bullied for his half-a-name. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. For Rump discovers he can spin straw into gold. Magical gold.
His best friend Red Riding Hood warns him that magic is dangerous—and she's right! That gold is worth its weight in trouble. And with each thread he spins, Rump weaves himself deeper into a curse.
There's only one way to break the spell: Rump must go on a quest to find his true name, along the way defending himself against pixies, trolls, poison apples, and one beautiful but vile-mannered queen. The odds are against him, but with courage and friendship—and a cheeky sense of humor—Rump just might triumph in the end.
An inventive fairytale retelling, perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine or Shannon Hale -quoted from Goodreads
As excited as I am over many of this year's YA releases, I'm even more excited for this year's upcoming MG releases. This just something about reading a MG/kids book that takes me back to when I first feel in love with reading. Plus what's not to love about a book that gives me more quality time with my kiddos. Liesl Shurtliff's upcoming book RUMP is one that not only has a catchy cover, but it's a fairytale retelling! I love fairytale retellings. I'm looking forward to picking up this book when it's out. What book are you waiting on?
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Great minds think alike!! ;) I featured Rump on my WoW today too. It sounds so fun! Who's ever read a book from Rumpelstiltskin's perspective as a good guy?! Great pick!
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I don't usually read MG but this book sounds TOTALLY WICKED! SOOO adding this onto my TBR Pile. Awesome pick! :D
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This one sounds so good, can't wait to get this one! Love a great MG book. Great pick!
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I'm so waiting for this too. It sounds fantastic. I already set up an interview with Liesl when it comes out.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this one! I adore MG, and MG fairy tale retellings are even better. I can't wait to read this one. Great pick!
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oh my goodness! Rumpelstiltskin's story! I adore MG and fairytales - I must have this book asap!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick this week! Thanks SO much :)