BluebonnetThe Hired Hand: An African-American Folktale
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Book · Middle Grade
an Armenian tale
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"Anait will only marry lazy Prince Vachagan if he learns to read, write, and make something beautiful with his hands. Vachagan loves Anait so much that he works hard to learn these skills. After the two marry, Vachagan is captured by a horrible creature. The young man uses all his new skills to communicate with Anait. And she uses the skills she learned from him to come to the rescue."--Back cover
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BluebonnetTexas Bluebonnet Award Shortlist
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