The Persian Cinderella

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With the help of a mysterious blue jug, the beautiful Settareh attends the royal New Year's celebration and meets her prince. But even as their wedding day approaches, the Persian Cinderella's cruel stepsisters scheme to keep the two apart. Ages 5-9.

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"A luminescent interpretation".

-- Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

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.