Stepsister
Readers rate it 3.9 (53 on Hardcover)
352 pages · Released May 14, 2019 · Scholastic Press
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This YA retelling of Cinderella explores themes of self-worth, identity, and breaking free from others' expectations. While it contains some war violence and dark moments (self-harm references, treachery), the story ultimately celebrates inner strength and courage. The emotional complexity and character-driven narrative suit older middle-grade to teen readers, though some scenes involving mutilation and wartime peril warrant parental awareness.
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This is a newer version of the old Cinderella. Isabelle and Octavia, are trying to win the prince's heart. Isabelle cuts of her toes and Octavia cuts her heel off. Either way they were always ugly, and Ella was always beautiful. As the Fate's and the Marquis are changing Isabelle's story, Isabelle tries to break out o... This is a newer version of the old Cinderella. Isabelle and Octavia, are trying to win the prince's heart. Isabelle cuts of her toes and Octavia cuts her heel off. Either way they were always ugly, and Ella was always beautiful. As the Fate's and the Marquis are changing Isabelle's story, Isabelle tries to break out of her chains. She longs to ride her horse, Nero. She wants to ride along the hills with her best friend Felix. She wants to be beautiful like Ella. There is a war and the grand duke suddenly decides to help the kingdom's enemy. Isabelle sneaks into the camp and finds Ella. She sneaks in, saves Ella and finds the plans of Volkmar, their enemy. Will she find who she truly is inside? Will she get what her heart desires?
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- Children's fiction
- Stepfamilies, fiction
- Sisters, fiction
- Heroes, fiction
- nyt:young-adult-hardcover=2019-06-02
- New York Times bestseller
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Adventurous
- emotional
- funny
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ISBN 9781338268461 · Scholastic Press