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Saturday, December 12, 2015

The Golden Sandal by Rebecca Hickox

Book: The Golden Sandal
Author: Rebecca Hickox
ISBN: 978-0-8234-1331-7
U-$1.00-B-0.006065-BE-165

Comments:  I haven't heard this Cinderella story before.  It is a Middle Eastern Cinderella Story.  Nice story......

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1. The fisherman's daughter's name is Maha.
2. Maha's stepmother fed her few dried dates and gave Maha more chores.
3. A red fish told Maha to spare a life.
4. Answers will vary
5. Answers will vary
6. Maha was supposed to take home 4 fish.
7. The fish gave Maha a golden coin.
8. Maha's stepsister became selfish and mean.
9. The master merchant's daughter was supposed to be married.
10. The girls were excited about being seen by the mothers of young men.
11. The fish told her to sit next to the bride.
12. There appeared a silken gown, a pearl comb, and a pair of golden sandals.
13. Answers will vary
14. Maha lost a golden sandal.
15. Tariq was the name of the bride's brother.
16. The golden sandal spooked the horse.
17. Tariq thought the sandal was beautiful.
18. Answers will vary
19. She went looking in the wealthy section of town.
20. It took Tariq's mother 3 days to find Maha.
21. The wedding procession will come for Maha in 2 days.
22. Answers will vary
23. Why would Tariq's brother ask for Maha's sister's hand?
24. Maha's sister's hair fell and her head was covered with blisters.
25. No, she was taken back in disgrace.
26. The couple had 7 children.
27. They lived happily ever after.

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