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In this folk‑tale retelling, Quashiba, a humble peasant girl, is destined to become a queen after the king hears of her ability to spin and weave items of shimmering gold. When a tiny, mysterious creature arrives to rescue her, it sets a curious test: Quashiba has three opportunities to guess the creature’s name correctly. The story blends traditional folklore motifs with themes of cleverness and destiny, inviting readers into a world where magic, labor, and wit intertwine.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Virginia Hamilton
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