See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In this tale, once an algonquin girl lived with her father and cruel older sisters. In a village by the shores of lake ontario lived an invisible being. In this algonquin indian version of the cinderella story, the roughface girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the invisible being. Brief as it is, however, the roughface girl remains one of the most magical, mysterious, and beautiful of all cinderellas. Parents choice gold awards, an anne izard storytellers choice award, and an honor book more about rafe martin. Lesson plans for 5 days of reading, vocabulary, and grammarbook question cardsmental image postercompare and.
But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had. Comparing cinderella and the roughface girl education world. I myself have a trace of cherokee, and while these two tribes are different what it all comes down to, is that here in the americas we too have our own cinderella story. The rough face girl is a native american version of the classic cinderella story. The roughface girl kindle edition by rafe martin author, david shannon illustrator 4. And none had been able to get past the sisters stern, allknowing gaze. The roughface girl and the boy who lived with the seals are both native american tales. Childrens authorsrafe martin wikibooks, open books for an. The rough face girl by rafe martin is a retelling of cinderella by using native american folktale. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
Sep 24, 2015 my class read aloud of the roughface girl. Grown on native soil, its mystery is rooted in our own place. The rough face girl in an algonquin village by the shores of lake ontario, many young women have tried to win the affections of the powerful invisible being who lives with his sister in a great wigwam near the forest. The roughface girl reading comprehension book study. Buy the rough face girl book online at best prices in india on. The roughface girl, an algonquin indian cinderella, is, in its original form, actually part of a longer and more complex traditional story.
The author states that this story is an original algonquin indian cinderella story. His books and tapes have received national and regional acclaim, including an ala notable childrens books distinction, parents choice gold awards, an anne izard storytellers choice award, and an honor book for the 1994 texas bluebonnet award. In this story, two native american sisters want to marry the invisible being. The roughface girl kindle edition by martin, rafe, shannon. The rough face girl, an algonquin indian cinderella, is, in its original form, actually part of a longer and more complex traditional story. Buy a cheap copy of the rough face girl book by rafe martin. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. His books and tapes have received national and regional acclaim, including.
Then came the rough face girl, scarred from working by the fire. The roughface girl kindle edition by martin, rafe, shannon, david. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had seen him. With rafe martin s book, one of the best cinderella stories from around the globe if not the best is accompanied by david shannons fabulous. The two beautiful but spoiled daughters of a poor village man try their best to be chosen, but it is their rough face girl sister, scarred on her face and arms from tending fires, who sees the invisible being in the wonder of the natural world. Buy the rough face girl by rafe martin online at alibris. In a way, this proves the entrancing nature of this tale, and its capacity for retellings. This variation on the cinderella tale takes place in an algonquin village on the shores of lake ontario. But only the girl who proves she can see him will be his bride. Rafe martin is an internationally known, awardwinning author and storyteller. Ala notable childrens book distinction, parents choice gold awards, the anne izard storytellers choice award, and honor book. Ala notable childrens book distinction, parents choice gold awards, the anne izard storytellers choice award, and honor book for the 1994 texas bluebonnet award.
Nancy willard, newberry awardwinner in this powerful retelling of a nativeamerican cinderella story, the roughface girl, the youngest of three daughters, is so named because years of tending the fire have scarred her face and arms. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy the roughface girl by rafe martin online at alibris. With rafe martins book, one of the best cinderella stories from around the globe if not the best is accompanied by david shannons fabulous illustrations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the roughface girl.
The rough face girl, by rafe martin, illustrated by david shannon. The roughface girl, by rafe martin, illustrated by david shannon. The rough face girl 9780399218590 by martin, rafe and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The roughface girl by rafe martin 1992, hardcover for. Their family is poor and have very little gold and jewelry. The roughface girl by rafe martin 1998, paperback for. This story is a cinderella story in many ways, so two of the activities in this packet also focus on comparing and. Rafe martin is the author of the rough face girl 4. Buy the roughface girl book online at low prices in india.
The rough face girl was awarded the cbc childrens book of the year. She is able to overcome her situation and lives happily ever after. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Isbn 0329056972 summary rough face girl is a cinderella story of a young indian girl who has been badly scarred from being forced to constantly feed the fire by her cruel sisters. The rough face girl is a native american tale retold by rafe martin along with illustrations by david shannon and it details about how a young miserable girl realizes that having a pure heart can set her free. Oct 12, 2012 the rough face girl written by rafe martin and illustrated by david shannon. The rough face girl by rafe martin is a story about a nativeamerican girl that deals with major strife and cruelty. Rafes autobiography, links to his books and audiotapes, articles about storytelling, performance schedule, contact information. The rough face girl and the boy who lived with the seals are both native american tales.
Buy a cheap copy of the roughface girl book by rafe martin. About the author 1992 rafe martin is the author of over 20 books and the recipient of three american library association notable book awards, four parents choice gold awards, two anne izard storytellers choice awards, an american folklore society aesops accolade award, several american bookseller pick of the lists, an ira teachers choice. The roughface girl book by rafe martin thriftbooks. Rafe martin is a professional storyteller and awardwinning author of books for adults and children.
The dramatic illustrations reflect the vibrant earth colors of the native landscape and the. Every woman in the tribe wishes to marry the being who lives by the lake, but it is only the rough face girl her face scarred from tending fireswho has the. The rough face girl martin, rafe, shannon, david on. By brad meltzer childrens books read aloud duration. This book companion can use used to enhance your instruction and read aloud. The rough face girl by rafe martin is a wonderful, rich book to compare with cinderella. He then appears to her, reveals her true hidden beauty and marries her. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly v. In this algonquin indian version of the cinderella story, the rough face girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the invisible being. Algonquian indians, algonquin indians, cinderella tale, folklore, indians of north america, juvenile literature, legends, disfigured persons.
These two books also have the same illustrator, which would be fun to compare with students. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rafe s autobiography, links to his books and audiotapes, articles about storytelling, performance schedule, contact information. In this algonquin indian version of the cinderella story, the roughface girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the invisible being notes. From algonquin indian folklore comes one of the most haunting, powerful versions of the cinderella tale ever told.
The roughface girl, by rafe martin this algonquin version of the classic cinderella fairy tale that rafe martin and david shannon infuses the storyline with authentic spiritual elements intermixed with the theme of good triumphing over evil. Every woman in the tribe wishes to marry the being who lives by the lake, but it is only the roughface girlher face scarred from tending fireswho has the. Previously posted the rough face girl written by rafe martin, illustrated by david shannon is a reworking of an algonquin indian cinderella. Jul 07, 2014 the roughface girl, by rafe martin this algonquin version of the classic cinderella fairy tale that rafe martin and david shannon infuses the storyline with authentic spiritual elements intermixed with the theme of good triumphing over evil. Putrnams sons, 200 madison avenue, new york ny 100169204. To candelaria walk in beauty like the rough face girl rafe martin 195, on title page. Native americans, the rough face girl, cinderella, tale, fairy, rafe martin, indians, literature, venn, graphic organizer, november, compare materials needed a copy of the rough face girl. The roughface girl 9780399218590 by martin, rafe and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Brief as it is, however, the rough face girl remains one of the most magical, mysterious, and beautiful of all cinderellas. The language found in these stories gives the reader a chance to hear the culture it came from.