This book is a masterful retelling of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, where a maid bargains with a malicious spirit to save herself and her family from death.
Charlotte Miller is the last hope for the town of Stirwaters. Her father has died suddenly, leaving the mill in the hands of her and her sister, Rosellen. Charlotte is a strong heroine, and she would surely have been able to run the mill if not for the curse.
For generations, the Stirwater mill has carried a dark curse. Small things go wrong, the luck is always bad, and the mill never passes to a son; infant boys always die mysteriously. Charlotte is determined to break the curse, and she will need all of her courage and wits to do so.
This excellent book will appeal to fans of Robin McKinley or Tamora Pierce. It's certain to win awards over the next year or two.
Fantasy
Grades 9-12
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