Cinderella of the Nile

Beautifully retold by Beverley Naidoo, this version of Cinderella, known as the earliest, is revived for today's audience. Rhodopis, a Greek girl sold into slavery and taken to Egypt, befriends Aesop and animals along her journey. Given rose-red slippers by her master, she inadvertently attracts envy and an unexpected event involving a falcon named Horus that leads her to the King of Egypt. This tale marks the beginning of the 'One Story, Many Voices' series, exploring the universal resonance of Cinderella's story across global cultures.