Synopsis An Algonquin variant of the Cinderella story. Here, the Cinderella character is the Rough-Face Girl, so called because she is scarred from tending the fire. Her two proud sisters set out to try to win the heart of the powerful Invisible Boy but they are unable to see him or to answer his sister's questions about him. Will the Rough-Face Girl be the right bride for the Invisible Boy? Illustrated with color paintings.
In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-04-01 | | Illustrator: | David Shannon | | Edition Description: | Reissue |
| Size | | Height: | 10.3 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 4.8 oz |
Publisher's Note In an Algonquin village by the shores of Lake Ontario, many young women have tried to win the affections of the powerful Invisible Being who lives with his sister in a great wigwam near the forest. Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Can she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters have failed? "A strong, distinctive tale with art to match." -Kirkus Reviews, pointer review "The drama of the haunting illustrations-and of Martin's respectful retelling-produce an affecting work." -Publishers Weekly Rafe Martin lives in Rochester, NY. David Shannon lives in southern California.
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