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455 pp.
| Candlewick |
April, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-5344-6$17.99
(4)
YA
This Cinderella story is set in a fairy-tale version of ancient Japan. Suzume vows to get revenge for her stepfather’s murders of her father and cousin--even if it means losing her chance at love. The fantasy element--Suzume is a shadow weaver--could have been better developed, but the setting is well realized and readers will be caught up in the story.