This Sounds Familiar

For my version of Cinderella I chose to read Indian Cinderella. I thought the title sounded familiar, and hoping for a Native American type, rather than a subcontinental type, I was correct! I have actually read this story before, in perhaps late middle school or early high school when I was babysitting a little boy and girl in my hometown, Coppell, TX. This is apparently a Canadian story written in 1920. The version I read a long time ago was a picture book. I remember when I read it long ago to those kids that I thought it was pretty horrible that they scarred the girl's face with coal. I think it's interesting that even though its title refers to the 'cinderella' character, the Chief's Youngest Daughter, no one has a name except for the 'prince-like' character, Strong Wind. His version of the perfect fit is being able to see him, which honestly, I dunno. The whole tale is a reasoning behind why aspen trees tremble when it's windy. I love tales that explain phenomena, but for that one, I think it's pretty self explanatory. This version can stick with you, but I wouldn't buy the picture book... rent it from the library.