Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage
Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage

Author: Lisa Shea

Publisher: Lisa Shea

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Total Pages: 70

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69 pages Cinderella made a vow to her mother, before her mother tragically passed away on midwinter's day. Ella swore to watch over her father and care for him. But then her father married anew. Her stepmother and two stepsisters took sharp delight in causing Ella grief from morn to eve. They bullied her, called her Cinderella, and treated her as little more than a slave in her own home. It took all of Ella's courage to swallow the insults and to honor her word. Now the crown prince has returned home from the battlefront; a ball is announced to celebrate his arrival. All eligible young women from the entire kingdom are invited to attend. Ella has but one desire left. She wishes to see the king's gardens one last time before she leaves home. It will be a final way to commemorate her beloved mother before counting her vow's terms as complete. She has no idea what awaits her on that arched stone bridge ... * * * Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 1 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seem insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads through five books up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Readers have the option to read each tale one by one or to get the complete set which contains all five tales. As fairy tales are so integral to so many young lives, it was critical for me to do my very best to present each heroine in a way which honored her strength and showcased her ability to stand on her own. It took me over five years to craft this series. I feel strongly that no woman should ever sit around waiting for a man to "rescue" them. Women should not endure abusive behavior in the hopes that a man will change or magically become a prince. Be the change you wish to see in the world. I have a library of over 450 books running the gamut from medieval romance to cozy mystery, from mythology to fairy tale to Biblical retellings. I support battered women's shelters. Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Snow White
Snow White

Author: Lisa Shea

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-04-12

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781545307311

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Snow White adored her father with every ounce of her tiny six-year-old body. She couldn't understand why her stepmother was so grumpy. And then came the day when a delightful trip turned into a desperate race for her life. Now Snow White is a young woman, thanks to the attentive protection of seven stalwart warriors. But the time for hiding is past. She owes it to her father's memory to return home and set things right. * * * Snow White - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 2 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seemed insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Half of all author's proceeds benefit battered women's shelters. I publish my books one at a time to get feedback and suggestions as I go. If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until the sequence is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause! I have been working on these stories for many years. As fairy tales are so integral to so many young girls' lives, it was critical for me to do my very best to present each heroine in a way which honored her strength and showcased her ability to stand on her own. I feel strongly that no woman should ever sit around waiting for a man to "rescue" them. They should not endure abusive behavior in the hopes that a man will change or magically become that prince. Be the change you wish to see in the world. I have a library of over 300 books running the gamut from medieval romance to cozy mystery, from mythology to fairy tale to Biblical retellings. Most of my series benefit battered women's shelters. Please contact me with any questions!

Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair
Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair

Author: Jewel Kats

Publisher: Loving Healing Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 1615991123

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In this adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale, wheelchair-bound Cinderella perfumes her stepmother's gym socks by day and creates her own jewelry by night, until a fairy-godmother-in-training adds some magic that allows Cinderella to transform her life-- and meet the prince.

Kingdom of Ash and Briars
Kingdom of Ash and Briars

Author: Hannah West

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2016-09-15

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0823437256

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Welcome to Nissera, land of three kingdoms and home to spectacular magic. Bristal, a sixteen-year-old kitchen maid, finds herself in a gritty fairy tale gone wrong when she discovers she has magic in her blood. She's descended from an ancient line of immortal sorcerers called elicromancers—a race that has all but died out in her world, but only two remain in Nissera after a bloody civil war. Bristal joins their ranks without knowing that one of them has a dark secret . . . Tamarice is plotting a quest to overthrow the realm's nobility and take charge herself. Together, Bristal and Brack must guard the three kingdoms of Nissera against Tamarice's black elicromancy. There are princesses to protect, royal alliances to forge, and fierce monsters to battle—all with the hope of preserving peace. With clever homages to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Hannah West makes a fast-paced, exciting, and wholly original debut. The Nissera Chronicles begin here and continue with Fields of Fire, a short story set against the events of Kingdom of Ash and Briars, and Realm of Ruins, a gripping companion novel. "One of the best books I've ever read."—C.J. Redwine, New York Times best-selling author of The Shadow Queen "A world both terrifying and wonderful."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Cinderella Boy
Cinderella Boy

Author: Kristina Meister

Publisher: Riptide Publishing

Published: 2018-07-02

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1626497982

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Being perfect isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sixteen-year-old Declan is the perfect son . . . except for one tiny issue. When his sister Delia comes home to find him trying on her clothes, he fears her judgment, but she only fears his fashion choices. One quick makeover later, Declan is transformed into Delia's mysterious cousin Layla and dragged to the party of the year, hosted by Carter, the most popular boy in school. When Carter meets Layla, he fumbles to charm her. He adores her sense of humor and her poise. But when she vanishes in the middle of the night, he's left confused and determined to solve the mystery of who she is. As their school year begins, their high school embraces a policy of intolerance, and both Declan and Carter know they must stand up. Carter is tired of being a coward and wants to prove he can be a knight in shining armor. Declan is sick of being bullied and wants desperately to be himself. If they team up, it could be a fairy-tale ending, or a very unhappy ever after.

Cinderella Junior Novel
Cinderella Junior Novel

Author: Disney Book Group

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1484711777

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Ella's childhood is a happy one: she has loving parents, plenty of fields and meadows to explore, and lots of kind animal friends to play with. A sweet child, Ella warms the hearts of all who meet her. And her home is a wonderful place, the perfect little kingdom for a joyful family.But when tragedy strikes, Ella's happy home turns into one filled with sadness and cruelty. Will Ella be able to hold onto her kindness and courage through it all?

Cara (A Cinderella Retelling)
Cara (A Cinderella Retelling)

Author: Emily Bourne

Publisher: Halo & Claws Publishing

Published: 2021-12-20

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1925990109

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A loner, stealing for survival and running from her past. Could returning home be her biggest mistake? Gut-punched to a life on the streets, Cara earnt her turf by working with street gangs. When two sisters fight her for ownership, she’s derailed by a past best forgotten. Tortured memories of family, home, and the abuse she abandoned. When the Mayor plans to bulldoze her neighbourhood, Cara’s nimble fingers are her best tools for revenge. Picking pockets is child’s play, but as her past creeps into her present, can she control her sanity and get the job done? Yet, she’s oblivious to the biggest problem awaiting her. The Mayor’s charismatic son, who has an appetite for risk, extravagance, and women. With the odds stacked against her, and her own safety put in jeopardy, can Cara escape the ballroom before time runs out? If you love found family drama, a suspenseful mystery, and sexy lesbian romance you'll love this contemporary retelling of Cinderella. Books are best read in order as characters in the book series interconnect. This book depicts sexual assault and physical violence. Reader's discretion is advised if these issues are personally distressing.

The Charmed Wife
The Charmed Wife

Author: Olga Grushin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-01-12

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0593085507

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"Genre-bending and darkly comic, Grushin's fourth novel is a weird and wonderful triumph." –O, the Oprah Magazine Cinderella wants her Prince Charming dead in this sophisticated fairy-tale for the twenty-first century. Cinderella married the man of her dreams--the perfect ending she deserved after diligently following all the fairy-tale rules. Yet now, thirteen and a half years later, things have gone badly wrong and her life is far from perfect. One night, fed up and exhausted, she sneaks out of the palace to get help from the Witch who, for a price, offers love potions to disgruntled housewives. But as the old hag flings the last ingredients into the cauldron, Cinderella doesn't ask for a love spell to win back her Prince Charming. Instead, she wants him dead. Endlessly surprising, wildly inventive, and decidedly modern, The Charmed Wife weaves together time and place, fantasy and reality, to conjure a world unlike any other. Nothing in it is quite what it seems--the twists and turns of its magical, dark, and swiftly shifting paths take us deep into the heart of what makes us unique, of romance and marriage, and of the very nature of storytelling.

The Bald Princess and Other Tales
The Bald Princess and Other Tales

Author: Ariele Sieling

Publisher: Ariele Sieling

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Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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Enjoy five original fairy tales in this collection by Ariele Sieling. Written in the same style as Grimm's fairy tales, each story seeks to explore modern values in the context of an eccentric world filled with wild animals, kings and queens, magic, and more. In The Bald Princess, meet Elspeth, who is in search of a hair piece that will do justice to her eventual role as queen. In The Twilight Wood, meet Eloita, a young guard tasked with protecting a prince who is determined to understand a powerful forest that kills all who enter it. In The Guilt of the Enchantress, meet Liaandra, a powerful battle mage who makes a terrible mistake that changes the course of her life forever. In The Wolf Princess, meet Sable, cursed as a child to run with the wolves, but who has embraced her new identity with gusto—until her parents start searching for her in earnest. In The Milkmaid and the Death Weed, meet Fiora, a young milkmaid who sets out to seek her fortune, only to discover that everything she touches dies. This book is the first in a series of anthologies filled with brand-new engaging and heart-warming fairy tales.

Cinderella's Dress
Cinderella's Dress

Author: Shonna Slayton

Publisher: Amaretto Press

Published: 2018-06-23

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0997449985

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"CINDERELLA'S DRESS was like a stroll through the 1940's with a magical twist and a sprinkling of fashion. Highly recommend for all in need of a happily ever after." On the home front in 1944, Kate wants to do her part for the war effort. She'd prefer filling in for the window dressers at the New York department store where she works, but her mother insists on sending her to audition for roles she never gets. When relatives arrive from war-torn Poland with a mysterious steamer trunk and an even more mysterious story, her life is about to hit center stage. Kate's elderly aunt claims she is the keeper of the wardrobe for Cinderella's family--the real Cinderella. Her responsibility is to keep the dress safe and now she wants Kate's help. But the war has taken a toll on Kate's aunt and nothing is as it seems. While navigating family and first love, Kate will have to uncover layers of family secrets as her own secrets stack up. Will she get to the truth before it's forgotten? If you like the magic and warmth of fairytale retellings, then you'll love this continuation of the Cinderella story. Start reading today. What is the reading order for the Fairy-tale Inheritance Series? The Cinderella books go together, but the other books in the Fairy-tale Inheritance Series can be read in any order as stand-alone novels. If you'd like a reading order, you can follow this one: Cinderella's Dress Cinderella's Shoes Cinderella's Legacy (prequel novella) Snow White's Mirror Beauty's Rose Sleeping Beauty's Spindle The Little Mermaid's Voice Keywords: fairytale retelling, 1940s home front, set in New York, clean romance, clean fairytale romance, appropriate for teens, coming of age, historical novel, fantasy, fairy godmother, department store, first job, young love, sweet romance, multi-generation, Polish immigrants