Interest Age 5-8 Award winning Kevin Crossley-Holland tells a traditional story with an entertaining crispness and a witty twist. A girl gets to marry the king and live handsomely for eleven months on condition that she can spin five sacks of wool in a day during the twelfth. Of course, she’s sure he will forget. But, when he doesn’t, how is she to fulfil her side of the bargain? Luckily, there’s help at hand but will she be able to pay the price?
About the Little Gems series: Little Gems are in a gorgeous new chunky format, with high-spec production including coloured endpapers and jacketed flaps with activities. Additional features include high quality cream paper, Barrington Stoke font and illustrations on every page. They are perfect for 5-8's. These quality stories promote good reading practice for all newly independent readers.
A brilliant retelling of the traditional Rumplestiltskin tale, from this internationally award-winning and well-loved author of historical and traditional tales.
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A brilliant retelling of the traditional Rumplestiltskin tale, from this internationally award-winning and well-loved author of historical and traditional tales. A King marries a poor girl after being told she can perform amazing feats with a spinning-wheel.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Stars of Mine and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Stars of Mine features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers
Paperback. Not Available.
Stars of Mine was written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Stars of Mine has 82 pages
Yes it is part of Little Gems series