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Sootface follows the timeless Cinderella tale set within an Ojibwa community. A young girl faces abuse from her sisters, who assign her all chores and paint her face with soot, earning her the nickname Sootface. When an unexpected opportunity presents itself, she is set on a path that reshapes her destiny and offers her a happily ever after she truly deserves.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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