Cinda Meets Ella

Name: Cinda Meets Ella
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316628372
Price: 37.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Wallace West

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3.6

( 65 ratings, 15 reviews)

Summary

Cinda Meets Ella by Wallace West is a delightful children's book that reimagines the classic Cinderella fairy tale. Cinda and Ella, two unique characters, forge an unexpected friendship that leads to charming adventures. The story focuses on themes of friendship, understanding, and embracing differences, making it a heartwarming read for young audiences.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You'll enjoy this children's book if you love tales where classic fairy tales are reimagined with a twist. It is perfect for young readers who appreciate whimsy, friendship, and a fresh perspective on well-loved stories. If you're looking for a tale that blends familiarity with new adventures, this book offers a delightful journey.

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In this western-style twist on Cinderella and follow up to Mighty Red Riding Hood, Cinda finds a partner in nonbinary Ella at a high-stakes rodeo-style contest!

Description

In this western-style twist on Cinderella and follow-up to Mighty Red Riding Hood, Cinda finds a partner in nonbinary Ella at a high-stakes rodeo-style contest!

Cinda sure loves a good adventure... but her life's been nothing but miserable since awful Aunt Hildy and her boys tromped in and took over. So when a mysterious Rider calls a roping-and-riding contest at the Rancho Del Reina, she sure as heck's gotta enter. That cash prize'll buy back her freedom!

Can she giddyap and grab the gold—and Ella Del Reina's attention—before sundown?

Told in Wallace West's distinctive, chuckle-inducing read-aloud style bursting with southwestern flair, here is a story that shows readers a different but equally satisfying kind of happily ever after.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cinda Meets Ella is praised for being a fun and modern reimagining of a classic fairy tale. It offers a vibrant and expressive narrative, with illustrations that complement the story beautifully, promising an engaging experience for young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316628372

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+ Wallace West Young Adult

About the Author

Wallace West is the author of the first Fairly Queer Tale, Mighty Red Riding Hood, which School Library Journal described as "a classic in the making, for all fairy-tale shelves, and sure to be a read-aloud favorite." A Texas native now rooted in the Northeast, he spends the rest of his time in faraway places and has more than once galloped on horseback through the woods of Normandy. Wallace says he wrote these Fairly Queer Tales because "I want to show non-genderconforming kids that being queer is an exciting and empowering kind of different, and that happily-ever-after feels the same-even if it doesn't look the same-for everyone." He invites you to see more of his work at wallacewest.com.

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