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
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
great:
this was a great story! and according to the back of the book, is the story 'the anklet' from the arabian nights. i thought it was very well told. i didn't really like the pictures though. they kind of look like figures posing instead of characters in the story, and there are noticable outlines around the people so as to make you think they're cut outs, or are not a part of the scenery they're presented in. the over posy-ness and the not fitting into the background kind of reminds me of cheesy picture books... more info
A blue pot, jasmine, a new costume, an anklet, and a prince:
The current trend in fairy tales is to publish as many versions as exist. Whatever the country of origin, the central plot in Cinderella is the same: one girl is somehow on the edge of family with a stepmother and sisters, the magical gain of clothing for the festival, a prince, lost footwear, and a reunion of Cinderella and the prince for a happily ever after. What sets apart "The Persian Cinderella" is its magnificent illustrations, as can be ascertained by examining the cover of the book. What... more info
Lovely Story:
This is a charming story and gets two thumbs up from both of my daughters. The illustrations are reasonably good and I recommend the book. There were however, two small typos which I hope the Author will correct:
The Wedding ceremony is referred to as the "Agha" instead of Aghd" and the Persian Gulf is referred to as Persian Sea.
The Persian Cinderella:
Well-told version of the Cinderella tale from a different perspective with good illustrations
