Books About Mistreated Children

The Best Mistreated Children Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about mistreated children? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Korean Cinderella
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

The Korean Cinderella

By Shirley Climo, Ruth Heller (Illustrator) · The Cinderella series

A young girl faces impossible tasks set by her jealous stepmother, aided by magical creatures.

48 pages· 2,119 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,200 ratings
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Summary: Pear Blossom, cherished by her parents, faces a harsh new reality when her father remarries. Her stepmother, envious of Pear Blossom's beauty, assigns her impossible chores. As her stepsister Peony watches idly, Pear Blossom finds unexpected allies in magical creatures called togkabis. Can she overcome her stepmother's cruelty and reclaim her happiness? This retelling of Cinderella, infused with Korean culture, promises enchantment and triumph.
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