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HarperCollins, 1998-24-09

Cinder Edna

Cinder Edna

Ellen Jackson, Author

Kevin O'Malley, Illustrator

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9780688162955

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Cinder Edna has better things to do than sit in the ashes and feel sorry for herself. Can a girl who prefers loafers to glass slippers live happily ever after?
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Witty and wise, this modern twist on a classic tale champions practicality, self-reliance, and humor. A story that celebrates everyday heroism over happily-ever-after fantasies.

Keywords and Themes: Adaptations • Anthologies • Arthurian • Courage • Empowerment • Fables • Fairy Tales & Folklore • Humor • Humorous Stories • Imagination • Independence • Juvenile Fiction • Legends • Myths • Norse • Personality • Problem-Solving • Resourcefulness • Self-Concept • Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Short Stories • Social Themes • Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) • Uniqueness

Readability • 4.5

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Fairy tales

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Arthurian • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Adaptations • Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Anthologies • Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Norse • Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry) • Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories

"Exuberant and funny--kids will love this version of the familiar story for its humor and vibrant artwork." --School Library Journal

In Cinder Edna, Ellen Jackson and Kevin O'Malley team up to bring young readers the delightful story of what can be done without the help of a fairy godmother.

Once upon a time there were two girls who lived next door to each other. Cinder Edna was forced to work for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, just as her neighbor, Cinderella, was.

Edna, on the other hand, had learned a thing or two from doing all that housework, such as how to make tuna casserole sixteen different ways and how to get spots off everything from rugs to ladybugs. And she was strong and spunky and knew some good jokes.

Then one day the king announced that he would give a ball ...

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