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Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale

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Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale is a mythic fiction and classic fantasy novel by Julian Hawthorne. Key subjects include fairy tales.

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About Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale

"Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale" by Julian Hawthorne is a children's fairy tale written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three royal siblings—Princess Hilda, Prince Frank, and Prince Henry—and their adventures with a mischievous dwarf named Rumpty-Dudget, who seeks to ensnare them. The book presents whimsical themes of bravery, the importance of love, and the struggle against dark enchantments in a fantastical setting. The narrative begins with the children living a sheltered life in their palace, surrounded by enchanting but dangerous elements. When Rumpty-Dudget finally catches Prince Henry, it's up to Princess Hilda and Prince Frank, along with their magical cat, Tom, to devise a plan to rescue him. The children set off on a quest to retrieve mystical items—like the Golden Ivy-seed and the Diamond Water-drop—necessary to defeat Rumpty-Dudget and save their brother. Throughout their journey, they confront challenges that teach them about sacrifice and the power of love. Ultimately, they prevail, free Prince Henry from Rumpty-Dudget’s tower, and restore their family, leading to a joyous reunion in Fairy Land.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fairy tales
  • Children, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
  • Siblings, Juvenile fiction
  • Adventure and adventurers, Juvenile fiction
  • Rescues, Juvenile fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale?

Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale was written by Julian Hawthorne.

What genre is Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 51 min.

What books are similar to Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Wind in the Willows, Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales and The Ugly Duckling.

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