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Wishbones

Barbara Ker Wilson

199332 pagesabout 30–45 minutes
1993
first published
  • 1993Bradbury Press · ENGISBN 9780027931259
  • 2000Frances Lincoln · 32 pages · ENGISBN 9780711214156
  • 1993Frances Lincoln Childrens Books · 32 pagesISBN 9780711208070

In this Chinese version of the Cinderella tale, Yeh Hsien uses magic fishbones to dress herself in finery for the Cave Festival, where she loses a slipper in fleeing from her wicked stepmother.

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