The Gospel Cinderella
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Book Overview
Once upon a time . . . There was a singing Cinderella? Yes, with a voice as flavorful as licorice. There was also a Crooked Foster Mother and two evil sisters. A Queen Mother Rhythm and a Prince of Music. And while there's no glass slipper to leave behind at the Great Gospel Convention, there is an enchanted melody for the Prince to search for . . . and to find. Award-winning author and poet Joyce Carol Thomas and Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Diaz have infused the classic Cinderella tale with a soulful twist.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0060253878
ISBN13:9780060253875
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Amistad Books for Young Readers
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.0" x 10.0"
Age Range:5 to 10 years
Grade Range:Kindergarten to Grade 5
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Just Lovely
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I really enjoyed reading this book. I am an author of a children's book and I bought this book because I was curious about of the cover. That poor child look like she was singing her poor heart out, and she was. Every page kept my intrest and I was happy with the ending. This book is a must have.
A Cinderella to Emulate
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
What a refreshing take on the Cinderella story! Instead of relying on her beauty to snag a prince, who will sinlge handedly make her life happily ever after, this Cinderella actually has a talent and uses that talent to reunite with her mother and find her rightful place in the world. The prince plays a secondary role. And isn't that the way life works, after all? Our daughters need to feel empowered by their own abilities and not rely on mere beauty or the whims of a man to make their lives complete. Oh, and the illustrations are just as beautiful -- icing on the cake! I'm on a quest now to find more books like this....
neat book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The Gospel Cinderella is a legend that in many ways resembles the classic fairy tale Cinderella. Queen Mother Rhythm leader of the great gospel choir has a daughter. She is singing the baby to sleep by the river and a hurricane comes up and sends the baby down the river. The mother searches everywhere but can find the baby. The baby is found by Crooked Foster Mother who has 2 kids of her own. She takes the baby in and names her Cinderella because she so dirty. As Cinderella grows she is made to do all the cooking and cleaning in the home. She is mistreated. As years go by Queen Mother Rhythm holds a searches for a new leader for the Great Gospel Choir. Cinderella sneaks her way into the contest but leaves before anyone knows it's her. The prince goes on a search and find her and they lead the choir together and live happily ever after. The book was really neat. My mother and I read all sort of versions of Cinderella and enjoy comparing the story to the fairy tale classic. This book is an excellent addition to your multi cultural children's collection!
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