Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale - Softcover

Steptoe, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140559469 ISBN 13: 9780140559460

Publisher: Puffin, 1997

Synopsis

The tale of Mufaro's two daughters, two beautiful girls who react in different ways to the king's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king takes on disguises to learn the true nature of both girls andof course chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be his queen.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Mufaro has two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but Manyara is selfish and spoiled. When the king decides to choose a bride from among "The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land," both Mufaro's girls travel to the capital city. But only one can be chosen to marry the king.Perfect for introducing variants to the Cinderella story as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.

About the Author:

John Steptoe was born in New York and wrote and illustrated many successful children's books. His work was often informed by his experiences as a black child living in near-ghetto conditions. He is known for the almost photographic realism of his drawings. John Steptoe died in New York in 1989.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0140559469
• ISBN 13: 9780140559460
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32