Cinderellis and the Glass Hill

Written by Gail Carson Levine · Illustrated by Mark Elliott

Book #4 in the The Princess Tales series

A boy with magical powders seeks to win a princess who thinks he's a monster.

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104 pages· 10,858 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 680L

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Bookroo's summary

Cinderellis, a boy with two unkind brothers and no fairy godmother, must rely on his magical powders to win Princess Marigold's heart. But there's a twist—Marigold believes he's a monster! Can Cinderellis prove his true nature and win her love? In this whimsical retelling, determination and imagination are his only allies. Will they be enough to change Marigold's mind and secure his happily ever after?

From the publisher

Ralph said, “Rain tomorrow.” Burt said, “Barley needs it. You’re covered with cinders, Ellis.” Ralph thought that was funny. “That’s funny.” He laughed. “That’s what we should call him– Cinderellis.” Burt guffawed.In this unusual spin on an old favorite, Cinderlla is a boy! He’s Cinderellis, and he has two unfriendly brothers and no fairy godmother to help him out. Luckily, he does have magical powders, and he intends to use them to win the hand of his Princess Charming– that is, Marigold. The only problem is– Marigold thinks Cinderellis is a monster!Gail Carson Levine is the author of Ella Enchanted, a spirited retelling of the “real” Cinderella fairy tale and a 1998 Newberry Honor Book. In this fourth of her Princess Tales, Levine brings new life and new fun into a little-known tale and proves that determination, imagination, and kindness can carry the day.

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