y separately published work icon The Scarlet Boots single work   children's fiction   children's   fable  
Issue Details: First known date: 1989... 1989 The Scarlet Boots
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Van has to live with his mean aunt and cousin since his parents were taken away by a dragon. He is forced to work harder than his cousin, Le, and is treated poorly. When a talking frog tells Van to share his food with a big fish, it sets off a series of events that will lead to happiness for Van.

Affiliation Notes

  • This work is affiliated with the AustLit subset Asian-Australian Children's Literature and Publishing because it is based on a Vietnamese folk tale.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Nelson , 1989 .
      Extent: unpagedp.
      Description: illus. (b & w)
      ISBN: 9780170076166
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    Southeast Asia, South and East Asia, Asia,
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