Graphic Myths and Legends Pigling: A Cinderella Story: A Korean Tale
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
158013825X
ISBN 13
9781580138253
Category
아동
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Publisher
Graphic Universe, United States
Pages
48 (162x235mm)
Subject
Folklore - Korea - Cartoons and comics
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Series Name
Abstract
Age Range: 9 - 12 years
From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy-tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents--until her mother dies and her father remarries. Her new wicked stepmother and stepsister make Pear Blossom the victim of their cruelty. They give her the nickname Pigling, or little pig, and do everything they can to torture her. But soon, magical creatures come to Pear Blossom's aid--and one day, the girl meets a handsome magistrate. Will Pear Blossom's luck change for the better? Or is she destined to suffer at her stepfamily's hands forever?
From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy-tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents--until her mother dies and her father remarries. Her new wicked stepmother and stepsister make Pear Blossom the victim of their cruelty. They give her the nickname Pigling, or little pig, and do everything they can to torture her. But soon, magical creatures come to Pear Blossom's aid--and one day, the girl meets a handsome magistrate. Will Pear Blossom's luck change for the better? Or is she destined to suffer at her stepfamily's hands forever?
Description
Contents:
A Child of the Seasons ... 6
A New Family ... 10
A Sad Future ... 15
An Unexpected Friend ... 19
A Festival Approaches ... 26
A Whirlwind Romance ... 31
A Moment¿s Peace ... 35
A New Life ... 40
Glossary and Pronunciation Guide ... 46
Further Reading and Websites ... 47
Creating Pigling: Subtitle to Come ... 47
Index ... 48
About the Author and the Artist ... 48
A Child of the Seasons ... 6
A New Family ... 10
A Sad Future ... 15
An Unexpected Friend ... 19
A Festival Approaches ... 26
A Whirlwind Romance ... 31
A Moment¿s Peace ... 35
A New Life ... 40
Glossary and Pronunciation Guide ... 46
Further Reading and Websites ... 47
Creating Pigling: Subtitle to Come ... 47
Index ... 48
About the Author and the Artist ... 48
Biblio Notes
Jolley, Dan. 『Pigling: A Cinderella Story: A Korean Tale』. Pencils and inks by Anne Timmons. Graphic Myths and Legends. Minneapolis: Graphic Universe, 2009.
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