N3/A Curse Dark as Gold/by Elizabeth C. Bunce/, ahighly acclaimed young adult fantasy novel/used/Cond C/yellow spot
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A Curse Dark as Gold, a highly acclaimed young adult fantasy novel written by Elizabeth C. Bunce.
Key Details About the Novel
The Premise: It is a dark, atmospheric, and historically rich reimagining of the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, set during the onset of the early Industrial Revolution in England.
Plot Summary: The story follows 17-year-old Charlotte Miller, who inherits her family's struggling woolen mill, Stirwaters, after her father’s death. Bound by immense debt, an overbearing uncle, and a rumored generational family curse, she makes a desperate bargain with a mysterious stranger named Jack Spinner, who promises to spin straw into gold thread—for a steep price.
Accolades: The book is widely celebrated and won the inaugural William C. Morris YA Debut Award from the American Library Association (ALA) in 2009, a sticker for which is visible on the book cover itself. It was also featured on Oprah's Kids Reading List.
Key Details About the Novel
The Premise: It is a dark, atmospheric, and historically rich reimagining of the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin, set during the onset of the early Industrial Revolution in England.
Plot Summary: The story follows 17-year-old Charlotte Miller, who inherits her family's struggling woolen mill, Stirwaters, after her father’s death. Bound by immense debt, an overbearing uncle, and a rumored generational family curse, she makes a desperate bargain with a mysterious stranger named Jack Spinner, who promises to spin straw into gold thread—for a steep price.
Accolades: The book is widely celebrated and won the inaugural William C. Morris YA Debut Award from the American Library Association (ALA) in 2009, a sticker for which is visible on the book cover itself. It was also featured on Oprah's Kids Reading List.
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