Sootface is used to the heat of the cooking fire and the cruelty of her two lazy older sisters. Every day they leave her with the hardest chores, laughing when the sparks singe her hair and mark her skin. But beneath her tattered clothes and ash-stained face, Sootface possesses a spirit of pure kindness and unshakeable hope. When a mighty warrior announces he will marry the first woman who can truly see him—a warrior completely invisible to anyone without a pure heart—the whole village buzzes with excitement. Her vain sisters immediately set out, confident their beauty will win the prize. Instead of joining their cruel games, Sootface gathers her courage, dresses in her simple clothes, and takes her own journey into the woods. This powerful retelling of a classic Ojibwa legend proves that true beauty is never found in fine clothes or perfect hair. It is a story about the quiet strength of staying true to yourself, even when the world is unkind, and discovering the extraordinary rewards that wait for an honest heart.