Beauty and intelligence were the princess Savitri's, and eyes that shone like the sun. So splendid was she that people thought her a goddess. When at last she found a man worthy to wed her, no one could sway her from her heart's path -- not even the god of death. This lovely retelling, now in a 30th Anniversary Edition, presents a classic tale of devotion, courage, wit, and will from India's…
In this clever retelling of a favorite folktale, handsome and stubborn Leif goes to work for the ugly troll. Soon he ventures into the troll's forbidden kitchen and discovers the delightful Master Maid. As they fall in love, Master Maid helps Leif to fulfill the troll's impossible commands--and to avoid the stewpot as well. Full color.