The Rough-Face Girl

Award-winning author Rafe Martin recasts the story of Cinderella as Algonquin Indian legend, adding unexpected depth to this traditional folktale. Glass slippers are swapped for moccasins, the prince’s castle becomes a lakeshore wigwam — and the prince himself remains invisible. The magic in this version comes not from a fairy godmother, but from the faith and courage that the Rough-Face Girl summons within herself.