DePaola includes at least one Spanish phrase on each page, immersing the reader into Hispanic culture. The Mexican folk art paintings in this book gave the fairy tale a unique touch. Anyone familiar with the Cinderella story can surmise what happens next, and, Javier and Adelita live happily ever after, with Esperanza becoming their housekeeper. Esperanza comes to Adelita's aid and outfits her in a fancy dress and rebozo and away she goes. Adelita desires to attend but Senora Micaela denies her wishes. Yet as Adelita becomes more adept in the kitchen, Senora de la Fortuna decides to cut corners, fire Esperanza, and make Adelita into the full time cook and maid.Ī little while later Javier returns to his hacienda and his parents throw a grand fiesta in his honor. Forced out of her lavish bedroom and into the attic, Adelita seeks refuge in the cocina under the protection of her house keeper and confidante Esperanza. Orphaned at a young age she becomes the stepdaughter of Senora Micaela de la Fortuna and her daughter's Valentina y Dulce. Adelita by Tomie dePaola is a Mexican rendition of the classic Cinderella tale.
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