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In this playful farmyard retelling of Cinderella, a mild‑mannered chicken finds herself lifted from the coop by a fashion‑conscious Fairy Goosemother. With the help of her feathered fairy, she attends the grand Fowl Ball, where a prince looks for a suitable match. The story blends familiar fairy‑tale beats with a humorous, barnyard setting that delights young readers.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mary Jane Auch
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