Author: Robert D.San Souci
Genre: Fairytale
Summary: This is a Carribean version of Cinderella. In many ways this book would also be an example of Multicultural Literature. The story is told from the fairy godmother, or the washwoman's, viewpoint. Many aspects of the traditional Cinderella are altered in this version to reflect the Carribean culture.
How to use: Because this book would fall in two different categories, it would be a great resource to have. Not only could students compare different variations of a fairytale, this text would allow them to compare different cultures. In addition, I would ask my students to do a character analysis. I feel that having a different viewpoint enables to students to better understand the characters in this situation.
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