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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 398.20941502 EAN: 9780064435772 ISBN: 0064435776 Label: HarperTrophy Manufacturer: HarperTrophy Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: February 29, 2000 Publisher: HarperTrophy Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Release Date: January 26, 2000 Studio: HarperTrophy Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Not badI enjoyed this reversal (in more than one way) of Cinderella. Here its a boy--with big feet. (Made me wonder if Tolkein had read this somewhere along the way). He is mistreated by his stepmother and sister, but instead of a fairy godmother, gets a magic bull. (This really proclaims the irishness of the story to me, instantly bringing Cuchulain to mind). The story is fun and I really loved the last line that the princess has. I liked the illustrations, for the scenery, but the people ... Read More Rating:  - Wonderful change from the traditional Cinderella story.The Irish Cinderlad is a continuation of Climo's journey in theCinderella folktales. Children can see how a boy can also be part ofthe Cinderella story. Educators can use this story to demonstrate thesimilarities between different cultures around the world. The illustrations in this book continue with the high standards set in the other "Cinderella" stories in this series. 
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