| The Persian Cinderella Contributor(s): Climo, Shirley (Author), Florczak, Robert (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064438538 ISBN-13: 9780064438537 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2001 Annotation: Every day that Settareh grows more beautiful, she grows more unhappy. . . . Ever since her mother died, lovely Settareh has lived a life of loneliness and torment at the hands of her stepmother, aunts, cousins, and stepsisters, who are jealous of her beauty. Then an invitation comes from the royal palace for all to attend a New Year's festival, and Settareh's father presents her with a single gold coin with which to buy clothes for the celebration. "Choose wisely", he advises. At the market, Settareh finds a glowing blue jug that she cannot resist. Surely, this is not what her father had in mind. Without new clothes, how will she attend the festival? But there seems to be something special about this strange jug. Perhaps there is magic within this vessel that will help Settareh get to the party, where she may have the chance to escape her troubled life once and for all. But with her jealous stepsisters ready to do anything to ruin her, will Settareh ever live happily ever after? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Middle East - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 98036900 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.98" W x 10.06" (0.26 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 44067 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A luminescent interpretation. Meticulously researched illustrations faithfully depict the ornate beauty of an ancient land (Kirkus Reviews). 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Climo, Shirley: - Shirley Climo's love of folklore began in her childhood and has provided the background for many of her children's books, such as The Korean Cinderella, Magic & Mischief: Tales from Cornwall, A Treasury of Princesses: Princess Tales from Around the World, A Treasury of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World, and Someone Saw a Spider: Spider Facts and Folktales, an NCTE Teacher's Choice and Library of Congress Best Children's Book that was originally inspired by her research for Cobweb Christmas. Mrs. Climo and her husband live in Los Altos, California. Florczak, Robert: - Robert Florczak, illustrator of The Persian Cinderella by Shirley Climo, captures the distinctive flavor of ancient Persia in his vivid and carefully researched illustrations. An accomplished and versatile artist, Mr. Florczaks most recent work for children appears in the book Birdsong by Audrey Wood. He lives in Southern California. |