Glass A Cinderella Tale, Kathryn Lasky
Glass A Cinderella Tale, Kathryn Lasky
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Glass: A Cinderella Tale

Author: Kathryn Lasky

Narrator: Morag Sims

Unabridged: 4 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/20/2024


Synopsis

"Here’s a fast-paced, riveting adventure story for young fantasy fans to enjoy, right down to its 'happily ever after' ending" —ALA Booklist"Kathy Lasky embellishes and burnishes the time-honored tropes of the Cinderella tale with her customary clarity of storytelling and novelty of invention. Glass sparkles." —Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Newbery Honoree and New York Times bestselling author of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series Kathryn Lasky delivers an enchanting prequel to the Cinderella story from the perspective of a young fairy godmother.In a grand glass house, there was a girl named Bess whose power would, one day, change the fate of her family. . . Bess Wickham has always felt like a bit of an outcast among her family of extraordinary glassblowers, but then an immense, magical power that’s lain dormant in her bloodline begins to emerge. So, when she suspects her family’s business has taken a sinister turn, Bess must find the strength to defeat dark magic and save a certain cinder girl. But will she shatter under the weight of such evil or get her happily ever after?From Newbery Honor–winning author Kathryn Lasky comes a captivating Cinderella companion, with enchanting spells and endearing animal friendships, reminding us that we have the power to forge our own happy endings.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

About Kathryn Lasky

Kathryn Lasky is a New York Times bestselling author of many children’s and young adult books, which include her Tangled in Time series; her bestselling series Guardians of Ga’Hoole, which was made into the Warner Bros. movie Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole; and her picture book Sugaring Time, awarded a Newbery Honor. She has twice won the National Jewish Book Award, for her novel The Night Journey and her picture book Marven of the Great North Woods. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband. kathrynlasky.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Haleigh on July 11, 2024

Glass: A Cinderella Tale by Kathryn Lasky presents an imaginative prequel to the classic Cinderella story, offering a unique perspective through the eyes of a young fairy godmother, Bess Wickham. Set in a grand glass house, the narrative introduces Bess as a member of a family of extraordinary glass......more

Goodreads review by Lizz on August 09, 2024

This was a really cool take on the Cinderella story. One of the most creative I have seen, although I did think the ending was a bit rushed. Bess Wickham comes from a long line of glass makers. Bess, however, longs to grow flowers and work with animals. Animals are drawn to her, respond to her and s......more

Goodreads review by Sierra on January 26, 2025

Unique take on the Cinderella story. Some parts were rushed and some elements were surprisingly dark but it was still a fun read......more

Goodreads review by Katherine on March 01, 2024

My thoughts: Such a unique way to reimagine the story of The Little Cinder Girl. Intelligent, kind main characters. Magic, and animals. Make this a fun read. There is human death, but nothing is described. Animals also are transformed by dark magic. How can good overcome if there is no bad to defeat......more

Goodreads review by Marcy on September 05, 2024

I love fairy tales, remakes and reimagined! This was a delightful read!......more