A magical fairy tale where the girls gets another adventure rather than marrying the prince. Good story but fabulous, evocative illustrations! ( )

The mapmaker's daughter by Helldorfer_ Mary-Claire
She was raised hearing of the tales of the witches in a far away land. She wants to go there and chart out the paths.
When the king comes to demand they be locked up the king grants her permission to go find his son...
She tries to get across the waters but they say she's too heavy. She drops some items but she's still too heavy.
She tries many different means of travel to no avail. She even tears the charted sheet of paper...
Even the lock of hair from her father is tossed aside...
The witch gives her a golden rope and she and the prince run for their lives. Reminds me of fantasy fables.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )

A picture book, but not for toddlers. I loved seeing the strong young woman mature on her adventure, and I loved the illustrations, inspired by influences from Persia to India. ( )

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