The creepy, Grimm Brother's tale, "Rumpelstiltskin," was said to have taken place a long time ago at the site of an old, sewing mill. A poor miller found himself in contact with the King of the village and claimed that his daughter could spin straw into gold. The King was under the impression that this was truthful when really it was a lie. When the daughter finds herself upset because of her inability to oblige the Kings wishes, she receives help in exchange for her valuables. First, her necklace is sacrificed to the strange, little man who knows how to spin straw into gold. ...

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• Grade Level: High School