About the book
What fills a hand fuller than a skein of gold? By order of the king, two boys, Tousle and Innes, must find the answer to this puzzling riddle within seven days or be killed. A former nursemaid to the queen’s child tells the boys that the banished queen may have the answer they seek. Danger presents itself at every turn, for the boys are pursued by the Great Barons, who are secretly plotting against the king. Another pursuer, the greedy King’s Grip, reveals a strange story of a little man who once spun straw into gold of incredible beauty for the queen but then disappeared with her firstborn son. Tousle realizes that the man he calls Da is the strange little man and, even more amazing, that he himself may be the lost prince. Or could it be Innes, who although cruelly blinded can hear the music of the dawn?
This skillful blend of fantasy and adventure reveals what might have happened before the queen makes her third and last guess and the story of Rumpelstiltskin—as we know it—ends.
- Rumpelstiltskin Continued: This story picks up where the classic tale ends, revealing the fate of the queen, the king, and the little man who disappeared with the firstborn son.
- An Epic Quest for Kids: Two boys, Tousle and Innes, have only seven days to solve the king's deadly riddle. Their perilous journey will test their courage and their friendship.
- A World of Magic and Danger: Pursued by ruthless barons and the fearsome King's Grip, the boys must navigate a kingdom where a mysterious man named Da can spin straw into gold.
- Courage and Friendship: One boy may be royalty, the other is cruelly blinded but gifted. Together, they must rely on each other to survive and uncover the truth.
Editions of Straw into Gold
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547237763
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547532011
Read an Excerpt
What fills a hand fuller than a skein of gold? By order of the king, two boys, Tousle and Innes, must find the answer to this puzzling riddle within seven days or be killed. A former nursemaid to the queen’s child tells the boys that the banished queen may have the answer they seek. Danger presents itself at every turn, for the boys are pursued by the Great Barons, who are secretly plotting against the king. Another pursuer, the greedy King’s Grip, reveals a strange story of a little man who once spun straw into gold of incredible beauty for the queen but then disappeared with her firstborn son. Tousle realizes that the man he calls Da is the strange little man and, even more amazing, that he himself may be the lost prince. Or could it be Innes, who although cruelly blinded can hear the music of the dawn?
This skillful blend of fantasy and adventure reveals what might have happened before the queen makes her third and last guess and the story of Rumpelstiltskin—as we know it—ends.
- Rumpelstiltskin Continued: This story picks up where the classic tale ends, revealing the fate of the queen, the king, and the little man who disappeared with the firstborn son.
- An Epic Quest for Kids: Two boys, Tousle and Innes, have only seven days to solve the king's deadly riddle. Their perilous journey will test their courage and their friendship.
- A World of Magic and Danger: Pursued by ruthless barons and the fearsome King's Grip, the boys must navigate a kingdom where a mysterious man named Da can spin straw into gold.
- Courage and Friendship: One boy may be royalty, the other is cruelly blinded but gifted. Together, they must rely on each other to survive and uncover the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Straw into Gold about?
What fills a hand fuller than a skein of gold? By order of the king, two boys, Tousle and Innes, must find the answer to this puzzling riddle within seven days or be killed. A former nursemaid to the queen’s child tells the boys that the banished queen may have the answer they seek. Danger presents itself at every turn, for the boys are pursued by the Great Barons, who are secretly plotting against the king. Another pursuer, the greedy King’s Grip, reveals a strange story of a little man who once spun straw into gold of incredible beauty for the queen but then disappeared with her firstborn son. Tousle realizes that the man he calls Da is the strange little man and, even more amazing, that he himself may be the lost prince. Or could it be Innes, who although cruelly blinded can hear the music of the dawn?
This skillful blend of fantasy and adventure reveals what might have happened before the queen makes her third and last guess and the story of Rumpelstiltskin—as we know it—ends.
- Rumpelstiltskin Continued: This story picks up where the classic tale ends, revealing the fate of the queen, the king, and the little man who disappeared with the firstborn son.
- An Epic Quest for Kids: Two boys, Tousle and Innes, have only seven days to solve the king's deadly riddle. Their perilous journey will test their courage and their friendship.
- A World of Magic and Danger: Pursued by ruthless barons and the fearsome King's Grip, the boys must navigate a kingdom where a mysterious man named Da can spin straw into gold.
- Courage and Friendship: One boy may be royalty, the other is cruelly blinded but gifted. Together, they must rely on each other to survive and uncover the truth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Straw into Gold?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Where can I read a sample of Straw into Gold?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547237763
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Straw into Gold?
Gary D. Schmidt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Straw into Gold is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547237763) and ebook(ISBN 9780547532011)
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