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AmySea
AmySea rated it 14 years ago
Very well done book. My niece learned about MLK Jr. and Rosa Parks this year, and she immediately grasped what was presented in this book. I asked her lots of questions about what she was hearing and seeing here, and this enabled me to confirm that she was understanding what this story was telling...
mrsbond
mrsbond rated it 16 years ago
Told from the perspective of the godmother. Includes glossary of French Creole worlds and phrases. Authors note gives brief history of this version of the tale.
Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 16 years ago
This isn't my favorite of the Cinderella tellings that I've read recently, but it is very worthy for several reasons. First, I love that author San Souci includes a note about his source material along with an explanation of the changes he made. I also like that he made Caribbean vocabulary and cu...
mrsbond
mrsbond rated it 17 years ago
Young boy finds two sticks, makes music up and down the block.
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 21 years ago
The Possum wasn't too keen on this one, but the PandaBatWolf dearly loved it. And now she's a dancer. Guess I should have seen it coming.
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