"A robust story of courage and danger" (Booklist). "A must for collectors of Cinderella variants" (Kirkus Reviews).
Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were a man? How might the story be different? An old Irish folk tale provides one answer. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day."
Ever since he was a baby, Becan's only worry has been his big feet--until his widowed father remarries. His new stepmother and her three daughters feed him crusts of bread and banish him to work in the fields. So Becan runs away.
With the help of his only friend, a magical bull, he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess. But before she can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving behind him one of his enormous boots. The princess scours the kingdom for the owner of the giant boot. Will Becan's feet give him away? And what will his fate be if they do?
| ISBN: | 9780064435772 |
| Publication date: | 26th January 2000 |
| Author: | Shirley Climo |
| Illustrator: | Loretta Krupinski |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Trophy Picture Books (Paperback) |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Traditional Tales People / Places Children’s / Teenage general interest: Boys and men |