This is a beautifully illustrated Algonquin Indian folktale that somewhat resembles the story of Cinderella. Two older sisters are terribly mean and cruel to their younger one who is made to sit and tend the fire until her arms and face are scarred from the sparks that fall on her. And so the story goes on, telling how the Rough Faced Girl is finally chosen by the rich, powerful, and handsome "Invsible Being" to be his wife and live in great gladness with him forever more. It's a touching story, but I would recommend it for older kids who can understand that it's a folktale, meant to teach a lesson, not to be mistaken for reality in any way.
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