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The Irish Cinderlad

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“A robust story of courage and danger” (Booklist). “A must for collectors of Cinderella variants” (Kirkus Reviews).

Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were a man? How might the story be different? An old Irish folk tale provides one answer. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day."

Ever since he was a baby, Becan’s only worry has been his big feet—until his widowed father remarries. His new stepmother 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?

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Availability

18320

F05

Picture Book

Available

Detail Information

Series Title

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Call Number

F05

Publisher

New York, USA : HarperCollins Publishers., 1996

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780064435772

Classification

NONE

Content Type

text

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Picture books for children
Children's stories, English
Fairy tales
Folklore
Ireland

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