| Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Contributor(s): Shurtliff, Liesl (Author) |
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ISBN: 1524717010 ISBN-13: 9781524717018 Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.8" W x 8.3" (0.95 lbs) 304 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 195950 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the New York Times bestselling author of Rump, comes the true story behind another unlikely hero: a grumpy dwarf who gets tangled up in Snow White's feud with the wicked queen. Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed Grump) has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. . . . When the queen commands him to carry out a horrible task against her stepdaughter Snow White, Grump is in over his head. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White. As if that wasn't stressful enough, the queen keeps bugging him for updates through her magic mirror He'll have to dig deep to find a way out of this pickle, and that's enough to make any dwarf Grumpy indeed. Liesl Shurtliff writes the perfect middle-grade page-turners that fourth graders can gobble down on the plane, train, and automobile trips ahead this summer. . . . she] excels at turning familiar worlds on their heads. --The New York Times Book Review Hilarious and heartfelt . . . Lovable Borlen's grumpy first-person narration explores themes of belonging, friendship, and doing the right thing. Sure to please fans of reimagined fairy tales. --Kirkus A hilarious reimagining of its origin story with a wonderfully detailed world and interesting twists on classic characters. Sure to be a hit with fantasy fans looking for comedy. --Booklist The story moves at a fast pace and deftly balances lighthearted humor with emotional weight. . . .a sure hit for Shurtliff's fans. --School Library Journal |