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Apr 13, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116269 | 4-8 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Apr 29, 1992 | ISBN 9780399218590 | 4-8 years Buy
Apr 29, 1992 | ISBN 9781524740788 | 4-8 years Buy
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Apr 13, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116269 | 4-8 years
Apr 29, 1992 | ISBN 9780399218590 | 4-8 years
Apr 29, 1992 | ISBN 9781524740788 | 4-8 years
From Algonquin Indian folklore comes a powerful, haunting rendition of Cinderella. In a village by the shores of Lake Ontario lived an invisible being. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had seen him. And none had been able to get past the sister’s stern, all-knowing gaze.Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Could she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters had failed?
From Algonquin Indian folklore comes one of the most haunting, powerful versions of the Cinderella tale ever told.In a village by the shores of Lake Ontario lived an invisible being. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had seen him. And none had been able to get past the sister’s stern, all-knowing gaze.Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Could she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters had failed?
Rafe Martin is an internationally known, award-winning author and storyteller. His books and tapes have received national and regional acclaim, including an ALA Notable Children’s Books distinction, Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, an Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award, and an Honor Book… More about Rafe Martin
“A strong, distinctive tale with art to match.” –Kirkus Reviews “A powerful retelling. . . . The text contains the cadences and rhythms of oral language, and the illustrations, dark and vivid, use earth tones and shadows to convey the drama of the text.” –Horn Book“A splendid read-aloud.” –School Library Journal“The drama of the haunting illustrations–and of Martin’s respectful retelling–produce and affecting work.” –-Publishers Weekly“Striking . . . This will make an impact on youngsters in folklore units, Native American studies, and story hour sessions.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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