Rumpelstiltskin
In this humorous retelling of Rumpelstiltskin, the author surprises and delights the reader with modern twists. This story provides opportunities for students to make connections to their knowledge of other fairy tales and to enjoy and explore the author’s use of language.
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Series: Junior Journal 56 Level 2 2018
Reading year level: 3
Category: Fiction
Topics: dungeon, fairy tale, fantasy, goblin, gold, GPS tracker, promise, Rumpelstiltskin, spinning, spinning wheel, straw, traditional tale
Rumpelstiltskin
Retold by Kylie Parry
Illustrations by Jez Tuya
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Junior Journal 56 Level 2 2018
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2 of 4Naming the Goblin Baby
It was time to name the baby. All the goblins gathered round.
3 of 4Chang-O and the Moon
A traditional Chinese tale that explains the phenomenon of the “goddess in the moon”. This dramatic tale has two storylines, with the first story setting the scene for the main story.
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