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callmecat's review against another edition
5.0
The first few pages in I was expecting it go turn out like Diamonds and Toads. (It does not, but that one sister really is the toad one!) I thought it was nice to read a fairy tale that felt so familiar and yet was about another culture, and about how beautiful these girls are. And it was still about inner beauty more than outer beauty. I think it's a great book.
bickie's review against another edition
5.0
Great book to use in Cinderella / fairy tale unit. Has some elements similar to Mother Holly.
Per jacket notes in back, this story "was inspired by a story collected by G. M. Theal and published in 1895. The tale was collected from people living near the Zimbabwe ruins, a site that archaeologists now consider to have been a magnificent trade city built and occupied by indigenous Africans."
Per jacket notes in back, this story "was inspired by a story collected by G. M. Theal and published in 1895. The tale was collected from people living near the Zimbabwe ruins, a site that archaeologists now consider to have been a magnificent trade city built and occupied by indigenous Africans."
aalexander8's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
thediaryofanauthorintraining's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
annalisenak97's review against another edition
5.0
I remember reading this one as a young girl, and reading it again brought the magic right back. The illustrations in this one are awesome too. It's just so good!
maddi_c16's review against another edition
5.0
This also teaches that being a good person is worth it. It is worth far more than beauty. I enjoyed this story very much.
librariandest's review against another edition
3.0
Alternate title: Morality for Beautiful Girls (which I think is a actually a McCall-Smith title)