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Synopsis In this Indonesian version of the Cinderella story, a girl named Damura escapes her cruel stepmother and stepsister and marries a handsome prince with the help of Grandmother Crocodile.
| Size | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 11.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 17.6 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "In the Spice Islands, where clove and nutmeg trees grow, a girl named Damura lived long ago. Damura's mother taught her to kindle fire and cook, to tend and harvest rice plants, and to dance the graceful dances of their ancestors."
Industry Reviews "Sierra's storytelling and Ruffins' images combine for a light-hearted, almost frothy take on this sometimes somberly told tale." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Janice M. Del Negro (12/01/2000)
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