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Smoky Mountain Rose
First published 1997 · 32 pages
A folksy, Appalachian twist on a classic fairy tale that trades royal balls for a creek-side party.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting on a rustic porch listening to a familiar story told with a fresh, regional twang. It takes the well-worn bones of a classic fairy tale and breathes new life into them through a distinctly Appalachian lens, trading grand castles for the Smoky Mountains and royal balls for a lively party across the creek. The pace is brisk and engaging, perfectly suited for juvenile literature, while the mood remains cozy, whimsical, and deeply rooted in folklore. The prose leans into colloquial charm, using playful dialect to ground the magical elements in a tangible, earthy setting. It is a delightful experience for anyone who appreciates clever parodies, regional storytelling, and the enduring hope of a rags-to-riches transformation.
- Mood
- rustic
- whimsical
- cozy
- Tone
- folksy
- playful
- earnest
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- regional folklore · magic in the mundane · hope and transformation
- The writing
- Colloquial and folksy, utilizing regional dialect to ground a classic tale in a specific cultural landscape.
- The arc
- Moves from humble, rustic beginnings to a joyful, fairy-tale triumph.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love regional folklore, playful fairy tale retellings, and charming juvenile fiction.
About the book
In this variation on the Cinderella story, based on the Charles Perrault version but set in the Smoky Mountains, Rose loses her glass slipper at a party given by the rich feller on the other side of the creek.
Description from Open Library.
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