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"In the vein of Wicked, The Woodcutter, and Boy, Snow, Bird, a luminous reimagining of a classic tale, told from the perspective of Agnes, Cinderella's "evil" stepmother. We all know the story of Cinderella. Or do we? As rumors about the cruel upbringing of beautiful newlywed Princess Cinderella roil the kingdom, her stepmother, Agnes, who knows all too well about hardship, privately records the true story. A peasant born into serfdom, Agnes is separated...
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That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. 'My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedient. Now stop crying, child.' I stopped. So begins this richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's...
7) Cinderella
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"Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this retelling of Cinderella follows the story of the classic animated film. See how Disney's artists interpreted the story through different styles and mediums, and follow Cinderella on her journey to becoming a princess"--Publisher's description.
8) Cinderella
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Presents versions of the Cinderella story which represent many cultures, geographical areas, and styles. Includes information about the tales, related activities, and resources.
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"Did you know that the first version of Cinderella's story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman named Rhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella's story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book...
13) Stepsister
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Isabelle is one of Cinderella's ugly stepsisters, who cut off their toes in an attempt to fit into the glass slipper; but there is more to her story than a maimed foot, for the Marquis de la Chance is about to offer her a choice and the opportunity to change her fate--there will be blood and danger, but also the possibility of redemption and triumph, and most of all the chance to find her true self.
19) Cinderella
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Presents a retelling of the story of Cinderella, who although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.
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"Bess Wickham has always felt an outcast among her family of extraordinary glassblowers. Their glass creations are known for their beauty, but behind that beauty lies an unknown darkness. Bess won't be initiated into the family business until she turns sixteen, but her special talent has been essential since she was a child: she can speak to forest creatures. And Bess is gifted in more ways than one...a magical power that's lain dormant in her bloodline...