The Rough-Face Girl
The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin is a reissue published by Penguin on April 13, 1998. This 32-page book presents a unique adaptation of Cinderella, drawing from Algonquin Indian folklore. It tells the story of an invisible being living near Lake Ontario, whose wealth and power attract many suitors. However, to win his hand, the young women must prove to his sister that they have truly seen him, a challenge none have successfully met.
In this rendition, readers will discover the journey of the Rough-Face girl, who, despite her scars from working by the fire, seeks to succeed where her beautiful sisters have failed. The narrative explores themes of resilience and self-worth, set against the backdrop of Native American culture. This edition offers a fresh perspective on classic fairy tales, making it a notable addition to the genres of juvenile fiction and folklore.
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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?
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