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In this Irish folk adaptation of the classic Cinderella narrative, a young heroine faces the unjust treatment of her older sisters while enduring hardships and magical twists. Her resilience and kindness ultimately win her a happily ever after as a princeβs bride.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jude Daly
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