Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella
In the first English retelling of this ancient Cambodian tale, our heroine goes further, survives more, and has to conquer her own mortality to regain her rightful place. Angkat—child of ashes—endures great wrongs as she seeks to rise above the distresses caused by her own family.
Angkat appeared in an 18th century French essay which was found by Dr. Coburn deep in some dusty archives while she was researching Khmer culture and folklore. This ancient and truly captivating version of the Cinderella story will delight and enthrall readers of all ages.
Eddie Flotte, a renowned watercolorist, places the reader in the scene of the story. He braodens the storytelling by effectively employing dramatic expressions, gestures, and ambiance in each illustration. This soon-to-be-classic will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every library, classroom, and family.
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"The illustrator has a fine hand, and his watercolors are detailed and delightful."
-MultiCultural ReviewDr. Jewell Reinhart Coburn: The author of many books on storytelling and folklore, Dr. Coburn has lived abroad and studied an array of diverse cultures. She is the recipient of a doctorate in Higher Education Administration and of two honorary degrees, plus many literary awards. Her Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella received rave reviews. Angkat is her second Cinderella tale from the fascinating region of Southeast Asia.
Eddie Flotte: Originally from Philadelphia but now a Maui resident, Eddie owns a gallery where all his paintings are on display to an ever-growing and appreciative audience. He is always intrigued by the rustic charm of foreign lands and the diverse features of their people. For this book he used real people as models to bring the story alive in his illustrations. This is his first children’s book and will certainly not be his last.
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