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Toads and Diamonds
by Heather Tomlinson

The classic tale is fleshed out in an Indian setting, in which both sisters—the one whose speech is accompanied by reptiles & amphibians and also the one whose speech is accompanied by jewels—are depicted as kind, responsible girls. Even the stepmother is nice in this version of “Toads and Diamonds.” Ages 11 & up

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