This story is a Native American version of Cinderella, where two cruel sisters attempt to marry an "invisible being", but must first prove that they can see him. They ask for ornate clothing and jewelry from their poor father as they prepare to go visit the invisible being. When they go to his wigwam, they see the invisible being's sister and can't answer any of her questions, proving that they had not seen him. While they fail,their sister Rough-Face Girl is able to see him and answer his sister's questions correctly. Although Rough-Face Girl has a scarred face because she is forced by her sisters to feed the fire, she is kind-hearted. Eventually, the two get married and the and the rough face girl becomes pretty with the powers of the invisible being's sister.
I would use this book with students during a fairytale unit. I would read the original version of Cinderella to students first and then the Native American version of the story. Students would then compare the two stories using a Venn diagram, outlining similarities and differences between the two versions.
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