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Before Midnight (Cinderella retold) (CA-KY Craft) by Cameron Dokey (2007)
Simon Pulse (2007), Paperback, 208 pages

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"ONCE UPON A TIME" IS TIMELESS Etienne de Brabant is brokenhearted. His wife has died in childbirth, leaving him alone with an infant daughter he cannot bear to name. But before he abandons her for king and court, he brings a second child to be raised alongside her, a boy... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

"ONCE UPON A TIME" IS TIMELESS Etienne de Brabant is brokenhearted. His wife has died in childbirth, leaving him alone with an infant daughter he cannot bear to name. But before he abandons her for king and court, he brings a second child to be raised alongside her, a boy whose identity he does not reveal. The girl, La Cendrillon, and the boy, Raoul, pass sixteen years in the servants' care until one day a very fine lady arrives with her two daughters. The lady has married La Cendrillon's father, and her arrival changes their lives. When an invitation to a great ball reaches the family, La Cendrillon's new stepmother will make a decision with far-reaching effects. Her choice will lead La Cendrillon and Raoul toward their destiny -- a choice that will challenge their understanding of family, test their loyalty and courage, and, ultimately, teach them who they are.

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  • Cendrillon: Cendrillon looks just like her mother who passed away during childbirth. She has Long red hair down to her knees, and emerald green eyes. She has a strong personallity and believes in wishes and love at first sight. She plants a new plant on her mother's grave every year, none live.
  • Raoul: Raoul is Cendrillons best friend that takes care of the horses at the great stone house. He and Cendrillon have been growing up together since they were 2 weeks old. No one knows about Raoul's past, even him. He doesn't even know who his birth parents are.
  • Old Mathilde: Old Mathilde has been Cendrillon's mother ever since her real mother died. She believes that wishes come true in time, and she is a healer. Everyone in the big stone house is like her child. She comfots Cendrillon when her father abandons her.
  • Anastasia: Anastasia is Cendrillon's new step sister. She is vary demanding and acts like a Princess.
  • Amelie: She is Cendrillon's other step sister. She is nice to Cendrillon from the very beginning. She is quiet and observent, and likes to go exporing.
  • Niccolo: A high class boy who comes to the door of the big stone house after getting hurt delivering a message. He befrends everyone at the stone house and becomes part of their family. He is vary trustworthy and caring, and is trusted for delivering many messages to and from the court.
  • Etienne De Brabant: Cendrillon's father. He wants nothing to do with Cendrillon because he beleives that she was the one that killed his first love. He leaves Cendrillon at the stone house while he is in the court and never contacts or agknolages her forever.
  • Constanze D'este: Cendrillon's new stepmother. At first she is nervous and uneasy. She quickly warms up to Cendrillon. She is strong and can stand up for what she beleives in.
  • Prince Pascal: THe prince of the land. He is to take the throne and throws a ball where he meets Cendrillon and Raoul, who becomes vary important to his life.
  • Susanne: The cook at the stone house. She love gossip.
  • Justine: Worker at the Stone House.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

A long time ago in a far away land.
  • The Stone House: Where Cendrillon and Raoul were raised. Cendrillon was born there.
  • The Court: Where the High class people live.
  • The Palace: Where Prince Pascal threw his ball to choose a bride.

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  • dolt: A stupid person; a dunce

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Once Upon a Time. (publisher series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Cameron Dokey (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: March 6, 2007
ISBN: 1416934715
Page Count: 208

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