James Marshall's Cinderella

Illustrated by James Marshall

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$7.99

$7.59

4 - 8

Reading age

Page count

850

Word count

~619L

Lexile measure

Oct 1, 2001

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

James Marshall adds color and humor to the classic fairy tale with his beautiful illustrations. Retold by Barbara Karlin, Cinderella will be a favorite of all children. “Retold and illustrated with wit and humor, this is an excellent version of the favorite fairy tale.”–School Library Journal (starred review) “This collaboration is whimsical and fresh and full of undeniable child appeal.”–The Horn Book “Saccharine-free and filled with a robust, earthy humor, this rendition has a studied nonchalance laced with wit. . . . [It] will take its rightful place on the fairy-tale shelves, but won’t sit there for long!”–Booklist (starred review)

What Kind of Book is James Marshall's Cinderella

Genres

classics fairy tales folklore funny and humorous fiction fairy tales and folklore fairy tale and folklore adaptations

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The Creative Behind the Book

Illustrator

James Marshall

James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children’s books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master’s degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life’s work as one of the finest creators of children’s books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.