This is a book for teachers and students grades 3-12.The stories of a Cinderella character go far beyond the familiar tales of Perrault and Grimm. Folklorist Judy Sierra presents 24 versions that represent a broad range of cultures and geographical areas, styles, with variations on the theme of the persecuted heroine (or occasionally hero) who emerges victorious. Notes and classroom activities are included.Contents:Rhodopis (Ancient Egypt)Yeh-hsien (China)Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper (France)Peu d'Anisso (France)Aschenputtel (Germany)Allerleirauh, or the Many-furred Creature (Germany)Little One-eye, Little Two-eyes, and Little Three-eyes (Germany)Cap o'Rushes (England)Billy Beg and the Bull (Ireland)Fair, Brown, and Trembling (Ireland)Hearth-Cat (Portugal)Katie Woodencloak (Norway)The Wonderful Birch (Finland)The Story of Mjadveig, Daughter of Mani (Iceland)Little Rag Girl (Georgia)Vasilisa the Beautiful (Russia)The Little Red Fish and the Clog of Gold (Iraq)Nomi and the Magic Fish (Africa: Zulu)How the Cowherd Found a Bride (India)The Invisible One (Native American: Micmac)Poor Turkey Girl (Native American: Zuni)Ashpet (United States: Appalachia)Benizara and Kakezara (Japan)Maria (Philippines)The Story of Tam and Cam (Vietnam)