The Golden Sandal

By Rebecca Hickox, Will Hillenbrand (Illustrator)

A magical fish grants Maha's wish, leading to unexpected happiness and a golden sandal's mystery.

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32 pages· 1,511 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Maha's life is filled with chores, thanks to her cruel stepmother and lazy stepsister. Her only solace comes from a magical red fish she saves, who promises to help her. When Maha is banned from a grand celebration, the fish's magic transforms her fate. As events unfold, a golden sandal becomes the key to her happiness. Will Maha's fortunes change forever, or will her stepfamily's jealousy ruin everything? Discover a tale of magic, mystery, and unexpected twists in this enchanting retelling.

From the publisher

Poor Maha! Her jealous stepmother makes her do all the housework while her selfish stepsister lazes about. Since Maha’s father is away fishing most of the time, there is no one to help or comfort her. All that begins to change when Maha finds a magical red fish. In return for sparing his life, the fish promises to help Maha whenever she calls him. On the night Maha is forbidden to attend a grand henna to celebrate the coming wedding of a wealthy merchant’s daughter, the fish is true to his word. His magic sets in motion a chain of events that reward Maha with great happiness, and a dainty golden sandal is the key to it all. Rebecca Hickox’s eloquent retelling and Will Hillenbrand’s lush pictures offer a beguiling version of a story well-loved by many cultures the world over.

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