Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780399257834)

The story of Cinderella is transported to snowy Russia in Jan Brett's lavish style.

One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her.

Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella.

Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom.

A feast for the eyes that is sure to become a perennial favorite.

Author: Jan Brett
ISBN-10: 0399257837
ISBN-13: 9780399257834
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2013
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 11.20h x 10.20w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 163630 / Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/07/2013
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
School Library Journal 02/01/2014 pg. 117