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Rumpelstiltskin

by Paul O. Zelinsky · 1986

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Richly hued oil paintings complement a story simply and gracefully told."Children...love the story for its mystery, and its familiarity. Adults will find that, like most classic fairy tales, this one rewards periodic rethinking." —New York Times Book Review"Zelinsky's smooth retelling and glowing pictures cast the story in a new and beautiful light." — School Library Journal

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Setting
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Audience
childrenspicture booksyoung adult
Length
short · 40 pages
Form
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