The Rough-Face Girl [Hardcover]

From Algonquin Indian folklore comes one of the most haunting, powerful versions of the Cinderella tale ever told.

In a village by the shores of Lake Ontario lived an invisible being. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they hadseenhim. And none had been able to get past the sister's stern, all-knowing gaze.

Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Could she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters had failed? A strong, distinctive tale with art to match. --Kirkus Reviews(pointer review)

A powerful retelling. . . . The text contains the cadences and rhythms of oral language, and the illustrations, dark and vivid, use earth tones and shadows to convey the drama of the text. --Horn Book

A splendid read-aloud. --School Library Journal

The drama of the haunting illustrations--and of Martin's respectful retelling--produce and affecting work. --Publishers Weekly

Striking . . . This will make an impact on youngsters in folklore units, Native American studies, and story hour sessions. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

An IRA Teacher's Choice Book
AParentsMagazine Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award
Winner of Nebraska's Golden Sower AwardRafe Martin is an internationally known, award-winning author and storyteller. His books and tapes have received national and regional acclaim, including: ALA Notable Children's Book distinction, Parent's Choice Gold Awards, the Anne Izard Storytellers Choice Award, and Honor Book for the 1994 Texas Bluebonnet Award. His work as a storyteller has been cited by the Women's National Book Association, which presented him with the Lucille Micheels Pannell Award for his unique creativity and effectiveness in brlCĪ