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186 pp.
| Atheneum |
November, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-689-86175-3$16.95
(3)
YA
In this Cinderella story set in ancient China, Xing-Xing, called "Lazy One," is treated as a servant and fall guy for her stepmother's sins. Her half-sister's suffering from bound, rotting feet leads to Xing-Xing's personal liberation and a discovery that enables her to find happiness. Using vivid, sensual imagery, Napoli artfully evokes emotional investment in her protagonist's plight.