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Cinderella Skeleton is a rhythmic adaptation of the beloved folk story, reimagined for a Halloween setting. The plot follows the title character, a kindhearted skeleton, as she navigates a nocturnal ball with a cruel stepmother and enlivening undead companions. Doubles as a fun, spooky twist for young readers.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robert D. San Souci
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