Description
Cordelia is little girl, who is being teased because she has red hair and is therefore unlike the other children in her village. The children sing a folksong that bears Cordelia’s name, which only adds to the pain of the teasing. She runs away to find her fame and fortune (like the cat in the fairy tale) so no one will tease her anymore. On her way, she meets an old woman who also went seeking for her fame and fortune all over the world. Cordelia thinks the old woman may have the answer to her problem. But does she? And is running away the solution to the problem, anyway?
This is a delightful story which seamlessly includes elements from two cultures, mention of a European folktale and an old Jamaican folksong. It is about the power of love, accepting oneself, and where true happiness often can be found.
From an Amazon Reviewer: Mary Lou Virtue McLaughlin
Personal resilience and sustainable entrepreneurialism are the focus as a mother and daughter find financial security from their farm. This is the book that inspired me to spend my life planting fruit trees. Diane Brown has a magical way of weaving a message into a lovely story. The story is wonderfully entertaining, fun to read and a book that all children should read. Mary Lou Virtue McLaughlin
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