Pigling
A Cinderella Story
Minneapolis : Graphic Universe, [2009]
Format: Book
Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy-tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents until her mother dies and her father remarries. Her new wicked stepmother and stepsister make Pear Blossom the victim of their cruelty. They give her the nickname Pigling, or little pig, and do everything they can to torture her. But soon, magical creatures come to Pear Blossom's aid and one day, the girl meets a handsome magistrate. Will Pear Blossom's luck change for the better? Or is she destined to suffer at her stepfamily's hands forever?
Series: Graphic myths and legends.
Contents:
Child of the seasons -- New family -- Sad future -- Unexpected friend -- Festival approaches -- Whirlwind romance -- Moment's peace -- New life -- Glossary and pronunciation guide -- Further reading and websites -- Creating pigling: Cinderella story -- Index -- About the author and the artist.
Target Audience: GN620L
ISBN:
9780822571742 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
CGN Graphic Myths Jolley | Northeast Indoors | Children's Graphic Novel | In |
CGN Graphic Myths Jolley | Southeast | Children's Graphic Novel | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.