
Smoky Mountain Rose offers a fresh, regional take on the beloved Cinderella story, set in the picturesque Appalachian Mountains. Told in a captivating, lilting dialect perfect for reading aloud, this adaptation introduces readers to Rose, a kind-hearted protagonist, and her unique fairy godmother, a magical hog. It retains the core elements of the traditional tale, including the lost slipper and a grand party, while infusing it with a distinct cultural flavor and gentle humor, making it a joy for both children and adults.
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.