Smoky Mountain Rose
An Appalachian Cinderella
Author: Alan Schroeder and Brad Sneed Series: Picture Puffin Books (Paperback)
An amusing twist to the classic tale of Cinderella as denim overalls replace ball gowns and a hog takes the role of the fairy godmother. In this variation, set in the Smoky Mountains, Rose loses her glass slipper at a party given by the rich feller on the other side of the creek.
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Summary
An amusing twist to the classic tale of Cinderella as denim overalls replace ball gowns and a hog takes the role of the fairy godmother. In this variation, set in the Smoky Mountains, Rose loses her glass slipper at a party given by the rich feller on the other side of the creek.
Description
I reckon ye heard o' Cinderella, but lemme tell you a story 'bout a sweet li'l thing named Rose? Set in the Appalachian Mountains and told in a lilting dialect that just begs to be read aloud, this is a unique and lively adaptation of the traditional Cinderella story. Complete with an enchanting protagonist, a glass slipper, and a fairy godmother who just happens to be a hog, Smoky Mountain Rose is a joy to read again and again.
Critic Reviews
"Begs to be told or read out loud for sheer enjoyment and for enrichment in folklore studies". -- Booklist
About the Author
Alan Schroeder, a lifelong admirer of Louis Armstrong, is the award-winning author of several picture books, including Lily and the Wooden Bowl, Minty, and Carolina Shout. His first book, Ragtime Tumpie, was chosen as an ALA Notable Book, a Booklist Children's Editors' Choice, and a Parents' Choice Award winner. He lives in Alameda, California.Brad Sneed is an artist, illustrator, and author of books for young readers. His books include Deputy Harvey and the Ant Cow Caper and Lucky Russell, and he has illustrated numerous books for other authors. He lives in Kansas with his wife and daughter.
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