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In Kathryn Jackson’s fresh take on the classic French fairy tale, Puss in Boots, a cunning cat outwits every obstacle to help his poor master rise from poverty to wealth. Through a series of clever ruses and masterful deception, the cat secures not only a fortune for his master but also the promise of marriage to a princess. This retelling preserves the timeless charm and moral lessons of the original folklore while offering new nuances in characterization and storytelling.
First publish date: 1959
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kathryn Jackson
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