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Ella is different from most young women in the kingdom—she can quote any Shakespearean play and befriends every animal she meets, especially the scurrying mice in the walls. Despite enduring unspeakable tragedy and loss, she maintains a brave face and believes in the power of kindness to alter harsh customs. Her stepsisters, cruel and unkind, subject her to misery, yet Ella remains resilient. Meanwhile, Kit, a dreamer prince who values peace over royal rituals, finds solidarity in Ella. Together, their journey explores kindness, courage, love lost and found, and the transformative power of names. This is a reimagined story of Cinderella that emphasizes compassion, bravery, and friendship.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Brittany Candau
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