Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

John Steptoe

32 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens informative lighthearted slow-paced

Description

A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.Inspired by a traditional Afr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 727 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
lighthearted 60%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Average rating

4.28

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