![]() ![]() ![]() What was your publication process like, from initial idea to sale? ![]() How can you not love a runty fellow called Rump? I went the extra mile and decided I wanted Rumpelstiltskin to be not only understood, but also loveable. I found the center and voice of his story when I shortened his name to the bare minimum. Also, they’re so quirky and bizarre! The tale of Rumpelstiltskin particularly fascinates me because although he is the title character, we know next to nothing about him. Where does he come from? How did he get his name? Why’s it so important? How did he learn to spin straw to gold and why on earth does he want a baby? So I set out to write a story from his point of view and answer these questions. I’ve always been fascinated by fairy-tales and their ability to span generations and cultures. ![]() Spring 2013 Kids’ Indie Next List title (ages 9-12) Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of FABLEHAVEN Lighthearted and inventive, RUMP amusingly expands a classic tale. Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author of HATTIE BIG SKY Liesl Shurtliff does more than spin words into gold-she gets us rooting for Rumpelstiltskin, a most magical feat. RUMP: THE TRUE STORY OF RUMPELSTILTSKIN - Liesl Shurtliff ![]()
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