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Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Liesl Shurtliff
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Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Liesl Shurtliff

Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Fantasy Realm

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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Super Short Summary

In Liesl Shurtliff's Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, a dwarf named Borlen, nicknamed "Grump," embarks on a journey aboveground and befriends Snow White. Together, they navigate challenges involving royalty and magic, all while Grump discovers his own identity and role in the larger world.

Humorous

Playful

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,426 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by Liesl Shurtliff offers a fresh twist on the classic Snow White story, told from the perspective of a grumpy dwarf. Readers appreciate the humorous and imaginative narrative, though some find the plot predictable. The book successfully explores themes of friendship and self-discovery for young audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves?

A reader who enjoys Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves would likely appreciate whimsical, humorous retellings of classic fairy tales. Fans of Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine or The Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley may find this imaginative and lighthearted twist appealing.

4.4

2,426 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

Fantasy Realm

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

630L

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