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By Napoli, Donna Jo
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-68986-175-8
- Publisher
- New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2004
Gr 5-9 Napoli takes the elements of the traditional Chinese version of "Cinderella" and creates a powerful and moving story. Xing Xing is left to the mercy of her stepmother after the death of her father. Focusing on a good marriage for her own big-footed daughter, the woman binds the poor girl's feet even though she is past the usual age for this painful procedure. Xing Xing's only pleasure is her daily contact with a beautiful white carp in the pond where she draws water. To her, the fish seems to be the spirit of h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
