Duffy and the Devil

Summary

This retelling of a Cornish folktale follows a lazy servant girl named Duffy who strikes a bargain with a devil to do her spinning and knitting, only to face the trouble of guessing his name before her time runs out. Margot Zemach fills the pages with lively watercolor scenes of village life, expressive faces, and humorous energy that bring the comic Rumpelstiltskin style story to life. The book pairs Harve Zemach's playful text with art that captures both the warmth and mischief of the tale.