San Souci, Robert D. The Talking Eggs. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989. Print.
· Author: Robert D. San Souci
· Picture Book
· Publication Date: 1989
· Genre: Folklore, Multi-cultural, Adventure
· Age Range: 8-10 years old
· Awards Won: Caldecott Honor Book & Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book
This American-south version of the tale hardly resembles that of the normal rag-to-riches plot that is a usually associated with the story of Cinderella. While this story does not have a protagonist named Cinderella, there are enough elements (such as her childhood, abuse, and becoming rich) for it to be considered another version of Cinderella. Blanche, the protagonist, runs away from home after being abused. On her journey away from home she meets an old lady who takes her to her house in the woods where magic takes place that allows Blanche to return home rich. Similar to many other versions of Cinderella, the evil mother and sister receive justice when a pack of wild-animals (of various sorts) chase them both into the woods while Blanche went to live in the city as a rich woman. This version is especially useful for those who wish to study the different versions of Cinderella within American culture as well as being useful to those who wish to see how Perrault’s version of Cinderella has evolved and changed to fit our society today.
Author’s Website: http://www.rsansouci.com/
· Author: Robert D. San Souci
· Picture Book
· Publication Date: 1989
· Genre: Folklore, Multi-cultural, Adventure
· Age Range: 8-10 years old
· Awards Won: Caldecott Honor Book & Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book
This American-south version of the tale hardly resembles that of the normal rag-to-riches plot that is a usually associated with the story of Cinderella. While this story does not have a protagonist named Cinderella, there are enough elements (such as her childhood, abuse, and becoming rich) for it to be considered another version of Cinderella. Blanche, the protagonist, runs away from home after being abused. On her journey away from home she meets an old lady who takes her to her house in the woods where magic takes place that allows Blanche to return home rich. Similar to many other versions of Cinderella, the evil mother and sister receive justice when a pack of wild-animals (of various sorts) chase them both into the woods while Blanche went to live in the city as a rich woman. This version is especially useful for those who wish to study the different versions of Cinderella within American culture as well as being useful to those who wish to see how Perrault’s version of Cinderella has evolved and changed to fit our society today.
Author’s Website: http://www.rsansouci.com/