The Persian Cinderella
by:
Shirley Climo (author)
In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only...
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In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in the lush setting of long-ago Persia. Shirley Climo's authentic details bring the story to life, and Robert Florczak's stunning paintings echo the vibrant colors and motifs of an ancient land. 01-02 TX Bluebonnet Award Masterlist
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780064438537 (0064438538)
ASIN: 0064438538
Publish date: 2001-08-07
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
I was very pleasantly surprised by this book! It helps that this story isn’t just Cinderella retold in a Persian setting. Instead it is adapted from a tale from One Thousand and One Nights. So it is an original story with some similarities to Cinderella and has elements from other Persian stories (...
16 years ago
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