The two younger daughters of an old washerwoman are lovely, foolish, and useless, while the oldest is homely, clever, and strong. When the two younger sisters disappear and are reported dead, Assunta resolves to discover the truth and rescue her sisters.
- ISBN: 9780823412167
- Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
- Illustrator: Rayyan, Omar
- Published: 1996 , Holiday House
- Themes: Noses, outwitting, Rescues, Sister
- Descriptors: Europe, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 32