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A Curse Dark as Gold
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“In this slow-simmering but rewarding retelling, first-novelist Bunce presents an innovative interpretation of Rumpelstiltskin.” —Horn Book
Winner of the William C. Morris Award for a Young Adult Debut
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A Smithsonian Notable Book
An Oprah’s Book Club Kids’ Reading List Teen Selection
The gold thread promises Charlotte Miller a chance to save her family’s beloved woolen mill. It promises a future for her sister, jobs for her townsfolk, security against her grasping uncle—maybe even true love. To get the thread, Charlotte must strike a bargain with its maker, the mysterious Jack Spinner. But the gleam of gold conjures a shadowy past—secrets ensnaring generations of Millers. And Charlotte’s mill, her family, her love—what do those matter to a stranger who can spin straw into gold? This is an award-winning and wholly original retelling of “Rumplestiltskin.”
“Set in a rural valley in the late 1700s, this reworking of the ‘Rumplestiltskin’ story includes ghosts, witchcraft, elements of Georgian society, and much earlier folk magic in the guise of a novel of manners.” —School Library Journal
“A Curse Dark as Gold beats the hell out of any fantasy novel I’ve read this year. Her heroine/narrator is immensely appealing; the atmosphere of a world on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution is completely believable; and the suspense of the story builds so craftily that I started taking notes on just how she does it.” —Peter S. Beagle, World Fantasy Award-winning author
“An intelligent, original, and interesting new take on an old fairy tale, and a marvelous debut novel.” —Teen Book Review
Purchase this item and get 11 Points - a worth of $1.10**In this slow-simmering but rewarding retelling, first-novelist Bunce presents an innovative interpretation of Rumpelstiltskin. — *Horn Book*** **Winner of the William C. Morris Award for a Young Adult Debut** **An ALA Best Book for Young Adults** **A Smithsonian Notable Book** **An Oprah’s Book Club Kids’ Reading List Teen Selection** The gold thread promises Charlotte Miller a chance to save her family’s beloved woolen mill. It promises a future for her sister, jobs for her townsfolk, security against her grasping uncle–maybe even true love. To get the thread, Charlotte must strike a bargain with its maker, the mysterious Jack Spinner. But the gleam of gold conjures a shadowy past–secrets ensnaring generations of Millers. And Charlotte’s mill, her family, her love–what do those matter to a stranger who can spin straw into gold? This is an award-winning and wholly original retelling of Rumplestiltskin. **Set in a rural valley in the late 1700s, this reworking of the ‘Rumplestiltskin’ story includes ghosts, witchcraft, elements of Georgian society, and much earlier folk magic in the guise of a novel of manners. — *School Library Journal*** ** *A Curse Dark as Gold* beats the hell out of any fantasy novel I’ve read this year. Her heroine/narrator is immensely appealing; the atmosphere of a world on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution is completely believable; and the suspense of the story builds so craftily that I started taking notes on just how she does it. –Peter S. Beagle, World Fantasy Award-winning author** **An intelligent, original, and interesting new take on an old fairy tale, and a marvelous debut novel. — *Teen Book Review***
| Book Author: | Elizabeth C. Bunce |
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| Language: | English |
| Pages: | 606 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780545281560 |
| Format: | iPhones/iPads/Mac (Apple Books), Androids/PCs (Google Play), Kobo, Nook, Kindle |
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