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Tangi's Teardrops
by
Liz Grace Davis (Goodreads Author)
When Tangi's father dies, he leaves her nothing but three empty bottles. A kind uncle takes the poverty-stricken girl and her stepsisters in, and for a time life gets better on his farm. But Tangi remains a lonely outsider; her stepsisters tease her for her crippled leg, and the housekeepers use her like a servant.
Just before her thirteenth birthday, Tangi learns the truth...more
Just before her thirteenth birthday, Tangi learns the truth...more
Kindle Edition, 200 pages
Published
January 19th 2012
(first published January 1st 2012)
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Tangi's Teardrops reminded me a lot of a retelling of Cinderella (who doesn't like the Cinderella story? It's a classic!). There are definitely some big differences. First off, the story takes place in Africa. I really, really liked the setting because it seems to be really, really difficult to find books that are set in Africa or are written by African authors. I'm always on the look out for books that cover places that I have never been before! I love armchair traveling so this was perfect for...more
This book sound amazing. The storyline grabs at me and is pulling me to enter Tangi's world, and I feel that I want to help her, cheer her on, take away her pains. I love books that pull at you to take their journey, live in their world. This is one of those books.
Mar 23, 2012
Kimberly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Shelves:
review-requested,
2012-bookshelf
Tangi's Teardrops is a unique retelling of the classic Cinderella story with some interesting twists. It's author Liz Davis's first YA novel and her first novel period. For the purpose of not wanting to spoil this darling little book for other readers I'm going to refrain from posting any spoilers and just talk about my overall thoughts on the book.
First off, I really liked Tangi. Though she started off as a young girl I found her character easy to connect to. As a child with a limp Tangi is mad...more
First off, I really liked Tangi. Though she started off as a young girl I found her character easy to connect to. As a child with a limp Tangi is mad...more
Dec 28, 2012
Adela Cacovean
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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on-my-kindle,
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Originally published on my blog.
I requested an ebook copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Bilingual Review: ENG / RO
English
"Tangi's Teadrops", as you may have figured it out if you have read the book description, is an African version of Cinderella. While initially aimed at a younger audience, it is a pleasant read for anyone as long as it is viewed as a sweet modern fairytale.
The story itself is fantastic, but I had a few problems with the character's emotions and the way they...more
I requested an ebook copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Bilingual Review: ENG / RO
English
"Tangi's Teadrops", as you may have figured it out if you have read the book description, is an African version of Cinderella. While initially aimed at a younger audience, it is a pleasant read for anyone as long as it is viewed as a sweet modern fairytale.
The story itself is fantastic, but I had a few problems with the character's emotions and the way they...more
So this is my third blog tour! Here, I'm particpating with a review (I always review! It's so fun!) of Tangi's Teardrops by Liz Grace Davis.
Tangi's Tear drops follows the titular character Tangi, who's never felt at home here. She's bullied by her sisters, and after her dad dies, by the maids in her uncle's house. But she has the three bottles that her dad gave her, and from here, she reaches her true home, the magical land of Rosevine. But the land is dying and Tangi is the only one that can s...more
Tangi's Tear drops follows the titular character Tangi, who's never felt at home here. She's bullied by her sisters, and after her dad dies, by the maids in her uncle's house. But she has the three bottles that her dad gave her, and from here, she reaches her true home, the magical land of Rosevine. But the land is dying and Tangi is the only one that can s...more
I’m not sure if the author meant for this book to be a re-telling of Cinderella, but right off, I made that connection.
Even with the Cinderella connection, the author did an incredible job in creating a very unique story. Predictable will never be a word I will use to describe this book. I was very impressed with how well developed this world and its characters were.
I loved the fact that it was set in Africa, making Tangi’s world even more interesting because in my world, anything African is e...more
Even with the Cinderella connection, the author did an incredible job in creating a very unique story. Predictable will never be a word I will use to describe this book. I was very impressed with how well developed this world and its characters were.
I loved the fact that it was set in Africa, making Tangi’s world even more interesting because in my world, anything African is e...more
Disclaimer: The fact that I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review has not affected my rating.
The best part of fairy tale retellings is that you can relive your favorite tales again and again, but in different ways so you’re never bored. Tangi’s Teardrops is no different when it puts a unique spin to a tale everybody knows – Cinderella.
Tangi’s Teardrops mainly stands out because of its new take on Cinderella. The cast of characters is completely different (aside from...more
The best part of fairy tale retellings is that you can relive your favorite tales again and again, but in different ways so you’re never bored. Tangi’s Teardrops is no different when it puts a unique spin to a tale everybody knows – Cinderella.
Tangi’s Teardrops mainly stands out because of its new take on Cinderella. The cast of characters is completely different (aside from...more
Nicely blending Disney’s Cinderella with the trials of a physically handicapped girl in an African village, Liz Grace Davis offers a beautiful two-sided fairytale in Tangi’s Teardrops.
The story’s told in two very distinct halves. Swift clear writing quickly pulls readers into African village life as Tangi attends her father’s funeral and goes to live with a beloved uncle. Evil stepsisters and cruel servants make her life a misery at home while schoolchildren tease her for her handicap and call h...more
The story’s told in two very distinct halves. Swift clear writing quickly pulls readers into African village life as Tangi attends her father’s funeral and goes to live with a beloved uncle. Evil stepsisters and cruel servants make her life a misery at home while schoolchildren tease her for her handicap and call h...more
TANGI'S TEARDROPS is a Cinderella story...Tangi is a young girl who loses her parents and is left alone, but she has a Uncle who is willing to take care of her. While living on her uncle's farm she is mistreated by the hired help. Her uncle is unable to completely protect her, so Tangi learns to stand up for herself and accept help from others. As a young teen she makes a choice of leaving her uncles farm to go to her mothers homeland. While there her life changes...from living in poverty to bei...more
I am not even sure where to begin. This retelling of Cinderella was so unique and simply beautiful. I was immediately drawn into Tangi's world and while it was a sad premise (as are all Cinderella tales), there always seemed a glimmer of hope that made the sadness not so sad. I am just so happy that this book found me. Yes, I believe books find us. Feel free to chuckle ;).
Here are some things I enjoyed about this book:
*The book took place in a culture completely unlike my own, yet I felt like I...more
Here are some things I enjoyed about this book:
*The book took place in a culture completely unlike my own, yet I felt like I...more
Review: Tangi’s Teardrops
By Liz Grace Davis
Tangi is a wonderful fairy tale based on a true story of strength of character and courage. When I read the book I had no idea of the true story behind it but I can see the writers own experiences gave her the ability to tell us in a way that we understood the suffering of this child.
Tangi’s life has been miserable while her father was alive she could put up with the teasing and the cruel taunts about her one leg being shorter than the other and even...more
By Liz Grace Davis
Tangi is a wonderful fairy tale based on a true story of strength of character and courage. When I read the book I had no idea of the true story behind it but I can see the writers own experiences gave her the ability to tell us in a way that we understood the suffering of this child.
Tangi’s life has been miserable while her father was alive she could put up with the teasing and the cruel taunts about her one leg being shorter than the other and even...more
I got a copy of Tangi's Teardrops for review via the Goodreads.com group the Nexus. I would like to thank Liz Grace Davis for offering this book, I was really excited to read it when I got it.
I loved this book, it was really well written and the character Tangi was very easy for me to relate to. It was such an easy story to picture in my mind as I read it,which I love when I am able to do that.
You meet Tangi, a girl who has a "short leg" and is an outcast because of this. Her father dies and le...more
I loved this book, it was really well written and the character Tangi was very easy for me to relate to. It was such an easy story to picture in my mind as I read it,which I love when I am able to do that.
You meet Tangi, a girl who has a "short leg" and is an outcast because of this. Her father dies and le...more
Tangi's Teardrops is in a way another retelling of Cinderella, give or take a few more fairytales in between. I am a huge fan of fairytales and different twists on them, so I obviously enjoyed this book as well!
I liked the world of Rosevine, the development of the characters and the storyline, it was very new and original. I enjoyed reading it!
One point though is, I think this book is targeted at a younger audience, at least that's what it felt like. I didn't get into the story as much as I shou...more
I liked the world of Rosevine, the development of the characters and the storyline, it was very new and original. I enjoyed reading it!
One point though is, I think this book is targeted at a younger audience, at least that's what it felt like. I didn't get into the story as much as I shou...more
As a 45 year old male, I'm a bit outside the target audience for this story, but I found it to be a sweet, enjoyable story. The writing is clean and descriptive and draws you in immediately. I'm not clever enough to make the Cinderella-connection that other readers saw (I'm just kind of a take-it-at-face-value reader ... you gotta hit me over the head with a board to get me to notice the subtle things) but I enjoyed the two halves of the book. First we meet Tangi and see the plight of her simple...more
Tangi's Teardrops is a story about a poor young girl named Tangi, who's father recently passed away, leaving her nothing but three small glass bottles. She and her mean step sisters go to live with her Uncle. While her Uncle is away for work, Tangi gets treated horribly not only by her sisters but the housekeeper. One night Tanji has a dream that changes her life forever...
Tangi's Teardrops was such a beautifully written story. You are not just reading the story, you are shown it. I pictured eve...more
Tangi's Teardrops was such a beautifully written story. You are not just reading the story, you are shown it. I pictured eve...more
Loved the cover! The story was a bit too simple for my taste though, so I might say it would be better for gr 3-6 than middle grades. Lots of telling via dialogue rather than showing.
Cinderella story with Tangi born with one leg shorter than the other. Two older stepsisters are not close and become dismissive after their father passes away. The three girls are sent to live with an uncle who travels often and the servants and sisters make Tangi do the housework. Toss in a strange alternate world...more
Cinderella story with Tangi born with one leg shorter than the other. Two older stepsisters are not close and become dismissive after their father passes away. The three girls are sent to live with an uncle who travels often and the servants and sisters make Tangi do the housework. Toss in a strange alternate world...more
This is kinda a Cinderella story. I really like this version because Tangi has a flaw and most princesses don't. The book starts off at Tangi's father's funeral, her only living parent. Tangi is given 3 empty bottles before he dies, she has no idea what they're for. He uncle takes her and her stepsisters in (they really aren't her stepsisters) She is treated as an outsider by everyone but her uncle. On the day of her 13th birthday she finds out about the bottles, they aren't empty anymore, they...more
To be honest I haven't finished reading this and I'm not sure that I will. This book has all the makings of a good story, but it falls flat. We have a main character who is a sweet girl but because she has a disability she has no friends. Plus her stepsisters are cruel and make fun of her. Her father that loves her very much dies so she is left with no one. At the funeral her mean horrible aunts show up and she's afraid she will have to live with one of them. But no! A nice uncle who loves her c...more
This was an enjoyable read, having the flavor of Cinderella but taking it in a new direction. Tangi's Teardrops is a captivating story that kept me distracted until I reached the end. In saying this, I have to admit that I normally don't go in for the romantic fairy tale stories, but...well, you got me, Liz. :) The title caught my eye on the Amazon Kindle Store's suggested reading list, the cover art is beautiful, and I was hooked from there on out. I will be watching to see if Liz Grace Davis c...more
What I Loved:
This story is adorable! I do have to say that it seemed pretty stereotypical of the fairy-tale genre, and yet so original at the same time. What I mean to say is that in partial, it was a stereotypical fairy tale. If you just judge the first six chapters or whatever, very stereotypical. But the true magic happens when you view the story as a whole. Together, it's not stereotypical at all, and it's really quite a lovely story.
I absolutely adored Tangi, as well as Prince Daryle. Tangi...more
This story is adorable! I do have to say that it seemed pretty stereotypical of the fairy-tale genre, and yet so original at the same time. What I mean to say is that in partial, it was a stereotypical fairy tale. If you just judge the first six chapters or whatever, very stereotypical. But the true magic happens when you view the story as a whole. Together, it's not stereotypical at all, and it's really quite a lovely story.
I absolutely adored Tangi, as well as Prince Daryle. Tangi...more
Nov 25, 2012
Lauri
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Yes, to my students
Recommended to Lauri by:
Requested a copy through Goodreads Making Connections YA Edition
Tangi's Teardrops is a lovely story about a young girl who journeys through life, a dual life, where she has the love of her father and uncle, while enduring the cruelty and rejection of her half-sisters and peers. Along her journey, Tangi finds her own voice, her strengths, and her heart, as she chooses her own path and future.
An endearing story that every young lady should have the opportunity to read and enjoy.
An endearing story that every young lady should have the opportunity to read and enjoy.
A retelling of the Cinderella story. There was a lot of uniqueness, particularly in the second-half of the story. I really felt Tangi's pain and the tough decisions she had to make and how she fought for what she deserved.
This had the makings of a cute story but it was way too short.
Jan 03, 2013
Victoria
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
personal-collection
This book is a very fast read (took me about 2 hours). I like the main story idea but I wish it had been longer. There were several story points I wish had been explained in more detail. But overall it was a good little book.
May 03, 2013
Adriana
marked it as purchased
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Liz Grace Davis is a Namibian author. She grew up in Angola, Namibia, South Africa and Germany. She now lives with her husband in Vienna, Austria. Growing up, Liz spent most of her days in school libraries, diving into the world of books. In her spare time she loves to travel as well as creating jewelry and digital scrapbooks. She's in her element when she is doing anything that requires creativit...more
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