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Stepsister

By Jennifer Donnelly
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Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly is a captivating reimagining of the Cinderella tale, delving into what happens after the slipper is tried on. The story follows Isabelle, one of Cinderella's stepsisters, who struggles with her identity after failing to fit the glass slipper. It's a tale of redemption and self-discovery, exploring themes of beauty, courage, and inner strength.
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You might enjoy this captivating tale if you love reimagined fairy tales with a twist, where the story dives into themes of beauty, strength, and courage. The narrative captures a unique perspective on a familiar world, challenging the definitions of what it means to be a hero and exploring the power of self-discovery. If you appreciate stories that transform traditional tales with depth and character development, this might be just what you're looking for.

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Stepsister

A stunning and shocking retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from a Carnegie Medal novelist

A stunning and shocking retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from a Carnegie Medal novelist

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In an ancient city by the sea, three sisters - a maiden, a mother, and a crone - are drawing maps by candlelight. Sombre, with piercing grey eyes, they are the three Fates, and every map is a human life...

Stepsister takes up where Cinderella's tale ends. We meet Isabelle, the younger of Cinderella's two stepsisters. Ella is considered beautiful; stepsister Isabelle is not. Isabelle is fearless, brave, and strong-willed. She fences better than any boy, and takes her stallion over jumps that grown men fear to attempt.

It doesn't matter, though; these qualities are not valued in a girl. Others have determined what is beautiful, and Isabelle does not fit their definition. Isabelle must face down the demons that drove her cruel treatment of Ella, challenge her own fate and maybe even redefine the very notion of beauty...

Cinderella is about a girl who was bullied; Stepsister is about the bully. We all root for the victims, we want to see them triumph. But what about the bullies? Is there hope for them? Can a mean girl change? Can she find her own happily ever after?

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Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly is widely praised for its empowering themes and original take on the Cinderella story, offering a fresh perspective by focusing on one of the stepsisters. Critics appreciate the character development and the message about embracing one's true identity. The novel's blend of fairy tale elements with a strong contemporary message resonates well with both young and older readers, making it a compelling feminist retelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471407970

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 480

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jennifer Donnelly Young Adult

About the Author

Jennifer Donnelly is the author of thirteen novels and a picture book for children. She grew up in New York State and studied English Literature and European History at the University of Rochester.
Jennifer's first novel, THE TEA ROSE, is an epic historical novel set in London and New York in the late 19th century. Her second novel, A GATHERING LIGHT, set against the backdrop of an infamous murder in the Adirondacks of 1906, won the Carnegie Medal, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Borders Original Voices Award, and was named a Printz Honor book.
In 2014, Jennifer teamed up with Disney to launch the bestselling WATERFIRE saga, an epic series about six mermaids on a quest to rid the world of an ancient evil.
Jennifer lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her husband, daughter and two rescue dogs. Follow Jennifer at www.jenniferdonnelly.com or on Twitter: @JenWritesBooks

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