The Irish Cinderlad
The Irish Cinderlad by Shirley Climo is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on January 26, 2000. This 32-page book, written in English, presents a unique twist on the classic Cinderella tale through the adventures of Becan, a boy with large feet. After being mistreated by his stepmother and stepsisters, Becan runs away and, with the help of a magical bull, embarks on a journey where he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess.
Readers will find that this retelling of an age-old Irish story features familiar elements of fairy tales and folklore, while introducing a male protagonist who faces challenges similar to those of Cinderella. As Becan navigates his trials, he leaves behind one of his enormous boots, prompting the princess to search for him. The narrative explores themes of bravery and love, culminating in a resolution that echoes the essence of traditional fairy tales.
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A hero’s feats?
Ever since he was a baby, Becan’s only worry has been his big feet–until his widowed father remarries. His new stepmothr and her three daughters feed him crusts of bread and banish him to work in the fields. So Becan runs away.
With the help of his only friend, a magical bull, he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess. But before she can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving behind him one of his enormous boots. The princess scours the kingdom for the owner of the giant boot. Will Becan’s feet give him away? And what will his fate be if they do?
Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that is an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella story. Just like his female counterpart, Becan has a mean stepmother and stepsisters. Unlike Cinderella, Becan has large feet and a magical bull for a fairy godmother. He defeats a sword-swinging giant, slays a fire-breathing dragon, and rescues a princess. But before the princess can thank him, he runs off, leaving her with only an enormous boot to aid her in the search for her rescuer. And, as in all Cinderella stories, true love prevails.
Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that is an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella story. Just like his female counterpart, Becan has a mean stepmother and stepsisters. Unlike Cinderella, Becan has large feet and a magical bull for a fairy godmother. He defeats a sword-swinging giant, slays a fire-breathing dragon, and rescues a princess. But before the princess can thank him, he runs off, leaving her with only an enormous boot to aid her in the search for her rescuer. And, as in all Cinderella stories, true love prevails.
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