In his moment of triumph, children will want to dance alongside the unlikely, likable hero. Witches do not offer much advice, other than “Watch your step.” When Rump learns that he must find a “stiltskin” to break the curse, it may also be the clue he needs to figure out his name. Rump tries to save her, but she is frustratingly fatuous and makes terrible trades (a baby!). The miller is greedy and worsens the situation when he tells the king that it is his daughter who spins gold. Using a crisp, cheeky tone and with the back story meticulously built, the landscape mapped out and the characters in place (including some nods to other fairy-tale denizens), Rump’s romp begins. His name is his destiny how can he grow when he does not know his full name? To his surprise, Rump also discovers he can spin straw into gold-a curse, since when Rump trades the gold, he must accept whatever is offered. When he is born, his mother only manages to say part of his name before she passes: “Rump.” His name becomes the source of teasing, and while Rump can appreciate the humor-sometimes-he is concerned. Liesl Shurtliff's first book, "Rump," won over kids and critics alike, earning an IRA Award, a Texas Bluebonnet nomination, a Whitney nomination, and a starred review from Kirkus, proclaiming it "as good as gold." For her second book "Jack" that is now available in paperback, Booklist raves that it "is a delightful story of family, perseverance, and courage." Visit her online at lieslshurtliff.Shurtliff turns the Rumpelstiltskin tale on end, providing the heartbreaking yet humorous history of the manikin’s dilemma. Before she became a writer, Liesl graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in music, dance, and theater. "Red" is the most wonder-filled fairy tale of them all."Ībout Liesl - Liesl Shurtliff was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lemoncello's Library Chris Grabenstein raves that "Liesl Shurtliff has truly out-magicked herself.
New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Shurtliff's "Red" is strong, independent, brazen, and not afraid of anything.
This isn't the Little Red Riding Hood from the canonical children's tale.
Join us for a release party for "Red," the new novel by Hyde Park resident & kids' author Liesl Shurtliff!Ībout "Red" - Liesl Shurtliff spins a spellbinding tale, shining the spotlight on one of the most beloved characters from her award-winning debut, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin.
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