Little did he know, Duffy had no idea how to do any of those things, so she allowed the Devil to make all of the clothes for her for three years, but if she couldn’t guess his name by that time, she would have to go away with him. I think children of any age will connect with this story as it is fun, fast paced, and humorous both in the text and illustrations. Welcome back. Duffy and the Devil (1973) is a book by Margot Zemach and her husband Harvey Fichstrom (as Harve Zemach). Duffy is a woman hated by her current mistress, but the Squire Lovel of Trove is in need of a helper for his housekeeper Old Jone who cannot see very well. This is an interesting take on a Rumpelstiltskin story. This article about a picture book is a stub. A Cornish tale, England's southwestern coast, that is very much like Rumplestiltskin. Didn’t speak. The Zemachs have interpreted the folk tale which the play dramatized, recognizable as a version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. (Unfortunately all his handiwork disappears as well, leaving the poor squire out on the moors wearing nothing but his boots and his hat.) These were sung, or rather said, in a monotone, by the professional drolls, who doubtless added such things as they fancied would increase the interest of the story to the listeners. “Duffy and the Devil” by Harve & Margot Zemach is based on the Rumpelstiltskin story where the character in the story named Duffy agreed to knit clothes and make wonderful pieces for the Squire Lovel to wear. Old Billy saw a pair of red-hot tongs, which he picked up, and seized the devil by the nose. National Book Award Finalist for Children's Books (1974), Mystery Solved: Why Hollywood Is Obsessed with the Whodunit. So with the help of Jone and a strong beer, she figured out the Devil’s name and was free of his evil clutches.The illustrations in this story are painted with pastel watercolors and are effortlessly detailed as well. Fancied himself. ! The spinning and knitting the devil agrees to do for her win Duffy the Squire's name and a carefree life until it comes time for her to guess the devil's name. This book is a Cornish retelling of the popular Rumpelstiltskin story. Hardcover. Duffy and the Devil was a popular play in Cornwall in the nineteenth century, performed at the Christmas season by groups of young people who went from house to house. The Zemachs have interpreted the folk tale which the play dramatized, recognizable as a version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. I won't ruin the end of the book for you, but it is important to know that doing things yourself isn't a bad idea. “No admittance! The devil in this book does not represent what most people think the devil is. Duffy ends of marrying the Squire then as the 3 years approach ends up confessing to him. The rollicking, robust pictures in Duffy and the Devil are a perfect accompaniment to the text, a retelling of the Cornish version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. It is a Rumpelstiltskin type story line. The only problem was that Duffy didn’t know how to sew or knit. Duffy beats the Devil is a traditional Cornish Christmas play that has its roots in medieval village life as the English version of Rumpelstiltskin – with the added bonus of the appearance of a much-loved pig. and winner of the Caldecott Medal for illustration[3], The U.S. Library of Congress credits "a Cornish tale retold by Harve Zemach" and a British edition was published by Kestrel Books in 1974, which catalogs with the full title Duffy and the Devil: a Cornish tale retold.[1]. The Zemachs have interpreted the folk tale which the play dramatized, recognizable as a version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. Marley told Duffy and the Devil at the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival 2010. The story is captivating, the illustrations a bit funny. This is where the devil walks in and offers to do it for her for 3 years. Duffy and the Devil was a popular play in Cornwall in the nineteenth century, performed at the Christmas season by groups of young people who went from house to house. Start by marking “Duffy and the Devil” as Want to Read: Error rating book. A single man lives with his cook, but her eyes are bad and she is no longer able to knit and mend his clothes. Duffy will be in great debt to the devil unless she can guess his name, she must outsmart him to keep her happy life and her secrets. Duffy the blacksmith gets in he will ruin us all.” Old Billy saw a pair of red-hot tongs, which he picked up, and seized the devil by the nose. Within this book, the main character Duffy agreed to make clothes for Squire Lovel to wear, although she knew that she had no idea how to sew or knit. I thought that this story was sort of interesting but I still enjoy the classic Rumpelstiltskin better. Although it has a beer reference and a practically nude Squire at the end. The Zemachs have interpreted the folk tale which the play dramatized, recognizable as a version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. Towards the end of those three years, she realized that she needed help figuring out his name. One day she makes a deal with the devil that he will do her work for 3 years and after that time is up, she must go home with him forever unless she can tell the devil his name. The messiness of the illustrations fit in well with the theme of the book and the overall story of Duffy. A Cornish take on the old Rumplestiltskin tale. When the devil pulled back his head he left a red-hot bit of his nose in the tongs. Little did he know, Duffy had no idea how to do any of those things, so she allowed the Devil to make all of the clothes for her for three years, but if she couldn’t guess his name by that time, she would have to go away with him. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. That night the man is hunting and is guided into the witches cave and is sang a song. The Zemachs have interpreted the folk tale which the play dramatized, recognizable as a version of the widespread Rumpelstiltskin story. It is an older book and can be seen through the illustartions. When she realizes she is not cut out for the chores she is assigned she calls upon the devil out of anger. If she didn’t get his name right then he would take her away. POOR. Duffy found out what the devil’s name through Squire Lovel after experiencing a frightful day hunting in the woods. It is about a girl (Duffy)who goes to live with Squire Lovel of Trove because she claims that she was knit, work and spin like an angel. This is a Cornish version of Rumpelstiltskin-the story about a man who hires a woman named Duffy to knit, spin and sew clothes for him because his current maid, Jone, cannot do it as well as she used to. Refresh and try again. Duffy never did anything but rather had people do things for her. Didn’t flirt. Especially were they … The Duke himself is so impressed with Duffy’s work that he marries her. This book was an absolute trip from beginning to end! The final day came and the devil was surprised that Duffy had guessed correctly but then all of a sudden all his work turned to ash as if it never existed, leaving Duffy to never sew again. While you are more than welcome to read this book to your class or kids, I just personally wouldn't. Duffy thinks nothing of it and agrees to the devils offer until a couple days before three years hits. This agreement was only in place if Duffy was able to guess the name of the Devil within three years. When she realizes she is not cut out for the chores she is assigned she calls upon the devil out of anger. In 1974 it was a finalist The lady, Duffy, helps the Devil by making him new socks and clothes. After 3 years she is to tell him his name or else he will take her away. Of course after she gets there she cannot do any of these things and starts to panic. She ends up marrying Squire Lovel, but their joyful marriage is in jeopardy when at the end of three years Duffy still does not know the little devil’s name. Farrar, Straus and Giroux BYR. Read less. More narrative and more complicated language so I think older children (8-9 year olds) would enjoy this version. This book won the 1974 Caldecott Medal. Read less. I really enjoyed reading Duffy’s story, I’ve always loved fables and fairy tales and being already familiar with the tale of rumpelstiltskin I was very intrigued by this Cornish variation. The Squire takes Duffy back to his house and she begins her work first at the sewing machine to make him new pair of stockings. Duffy and the Devil was a popular play in Cornwall in the nineteenth century, performed at the Christmas season by groups of young people who went from house to house. She sat at home while her husband did the work for her. Duffy will be in great debt to the devil unless she can guess his name, she must outsmart him to keep her happy life and her secrets. He agrees to do all of Duffy’s sewi. When the devil pulled back his head he left a red-hot bit of his nose in the tongs. Word Count 2,260. Text Complexity; Lexile Level: 860L; ATOS Reading Level: 4.9; AR Quiz Numbers; 29783; Curricular Area; English Language Arts; Subject Headings; … Duffy and the Devil A Cornish Tale (Book) : Zemach, Harve : Duffy and the Devil was a popular play in Cornwall in the nineteenth century, performed at the Christmas season by groups of young people who went from house to house. The illustrations in this book give it a folk tale vibe, and use colors effectively. As she always seems to do, she gets others to find the information for her in attempt to save herself from the devil. I personally didn't like this book. This would be a great book to discuss honesty. This devil character appears and states that he would create all the clothes for Squire Lovel to wear if only Duffy could guess his name in three years time. This is a Cornish tale very similar to Rumpelstiltskin. 1. In 1974 it was a finalist for the National Book Award, Children's Literature and winner of the Caldecott Medal for illustration. The books illustrations were all well sized and very detailed, done in quaint watercolor with lots of colors and the appearance of texture. She agrees saying she can knit and spin. Then, having … Duffy and the Devil is a story about honesty and taking responsibly for what people expect you to do. I personally didn't like this book. This was a new version for me of the Rumplestiltskin story. As a reader, you almost feel sorry for Duffy, even though she continues to pretend to have made the stockings and other articles of clothing when really "the devil" makes them. Duffy is a woman hated by her current mistress, but the Squire Lovel of Trove is in need of a helper for his housekeeper Old Jone who cannot see very well. Stub This article has been rated as Stub-Class on the project's quality scale. While I know that all books don't have to have a meaning or message behind them, I felt that this one somewhat did and it wasn't a good message. This book is a Cornish retelling of the popular Rumpelstiltskin story. She loved it! Years had passed and she was stil. She can’t figure out how to spin thread and becomes so frustrated that she cries “The devil can make Squire Lovel’s stockings for all I care!” And a little horned creature appears! Duffy and the Devil was a popular play in Cornwall in the nineteenth century, performed at the Christmas season by groups of young people who went from house to house. I personally felt that the book basically told the reader that if you are lazy and make other people do your work, you can get away with doing nothing and still reap the benefits. When he returned he told Duffy what happened, and the song ended up saying the devils name. 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