Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

John Steptoe with John Steptoe (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens informative lighthearted slow-paced
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A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.Inspired by a traditional Afr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
lighthearted 60%
inspiring 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 13%
dark 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.28

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