Ash

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Ash by Malinda Lo is a reimagined Cinderella story with a unique and captivating twist. It follows a young girl named Ash who, after losing her parents, is left in the care of her cruel stepmother. Desiring escape and comfort, Ash is drawn into a magical world where she encounters mysterious fairies and a dashing huntress, leading her to make choices that change her destiny. This enchanting tale explores themes of love, self-discovery, and empowerment.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting story if you love unique takes on classic fairy tales. It's a captivating novel that blends fantasy and romance, offering a fresh perspective on traditional narratives. Fans of magical adventures and richly developed characters will likely find it appealing, especially those who appreciate a strong, independent protagonist overcoming adversity.

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Ash

A sensual and evocative re-telling of Cinderella.

A sensual and evocative re-telling of Cinderella.

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In the world of fairies are an older race of people who walk the line between life and death, reality and magic. As orphaned Ash grows up, a servant in her stepmother's home, she begins to realise that her beloved mother, Elinor, was very much in tune with these underworld folk, and that she herself has the power to see them too. Against the sheer misery of her stepmother's cruelty, greed, and ambition in preparing her two charmless daughters for presentation at court, and hopefully Royal or aristocratic marriage, Ash befriends one of these fairiesβ€”a mysterious, handsome manβ€”who grants her wishes and restores hope to Ash's existence, even though she knows there will be a price to pay. But most important of all, she also meets Kaisa, a huntress employed by the king, and it is Kaisa who truly awakens Ash's desires for both love and self-respect. Ash escapes a life with her grim and self-serving stepmother and finds her beloved one. Ash is a fairy tale about possibility and recognising the opportunities for change. From the deepest grief comes the chance for transformation. This is a 'hot date' on Date A Book, check out the other bookish 'hotties' at www.dateabook.com.au.

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Malinda Lo's Ash is praised for its smooth progression and suitability for junior secondary readers. It's described as evocative, original, and atmospheric, captivating mature teens and older readers with its sophisticated fairy-tale narrative. The book is noted for its beautiful and sensual writing, promising to entrance teenagers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340988374

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 166.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Malinda Lo graduated from Wellesley College in 1996 with a BA in Economics and Chinese Studies. She worked with Joe Blades at Ballantine for two years.

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