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"a knee-slapping, rootin'-tootin' Wild West version of the classic Cinderella tale...
Mitchell's marvelously funny details, western words, and classic fairy tale base combine to make this a sure winner with readers of all ages."
"a hoot... an effective, thorough makeover with plenty of hearty laughs... a clever, satisfying ending."
"This fresh take on an old tale will delight young buckaroos and works well as a read-aloud."
Tucson-Pima Library 2002 Southwest Books of the Year
Bank Street College Best Books of the Year 2003
Storytelling World Award Honor Book 2003
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Way out west, where dreams come true, lived a poor cowboy named Joe Cinders. Joe does all the chores while his mean stepbrothers spend their days counting buzzards in the sky. When pretty Miss Rosalinda invites them to her fall fiesta, the stepbrothers are determined that one of them will sashay her up to the preacher.
Poor Joe is left at home to watch the herd. Suddenly a mysterious fella in baggy overalls appears, and with a few waves of the stranger's crooked stick, Joe is all set to knock Miss Rosalinda off her feet -- if the escaped prize bull doesn't do it first. This hilarious southwestern Cinderella story will make every reader wish for a fairy godfather. |
JOE CINDERS
Illustrated by Bryan Langdo
For ages 4-8
Published: September, 2002
Henry Holt & Co.
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