Books like James Marshall's Cinderella by Barbara Karlin
James Marshall's Cinderella is a fresh, youth‑oriented version of the traditional fairy tale. The story follows a princess who hurriedly leaves her palace to escape before her fairy godmother’s magic fades, and she accidentally leaves behind a glass slipper. The tale blends familiar folklore elements with a new, adventurous perspective that engages young readers in the timeless theme of escaping constraints.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Barbara Karlin
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