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In "The Persian Cinderella," author Shirley Climo presents a charming retelling of the traditional Persian folk tale. Settareh, overlooked and mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, finds hope and transformation when a tiny blue jug offers her unexpected assistance.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Shirley Climo
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