Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella

by Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Anne Sibley O'Brien

Jouanah's shocking introduction to her newly-translated mother is the unforeseen crisis point where her young life takes a sudden and decisive turn. Her story takes readers to the remote mountains of Southeast Asia, to the traditional home of the Laotian Hmong. All essential Cinderella elements are here to enthrall readers of all ages. Gorgeous artwork remains faithful in the depiction of the Hmong lifestyle... (more)

Cinderhazel

by Deborah Nourse Lattimore

Cinderhazel is a blonde witch who loves dirt more than anything else. When her stepsisters and stepmother fly off to attend the annual Halloween witches' ball, where the elusive Prince Alarming will make an appearance, they leave Cinderhazel behind. All her attempted spells turn to dust - until her witchy fairy godmother appears and sends Cinderhazel off to meet the equally messy prince. Could this be the... (more)

Ashpet: An Appalachian Tale

by Joanne Compton

In this Appalachian variant of the Cinderella tale, old Granny helps Ashpet attend the church picnic where she charms Doc Ellison's son but loses one of her fancy red shoes.

Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella (Kate Greenaway Medal (Awards))

Ella's Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella (Kate Greenaway Medal (Awards))

by Shirley Hughes

The classic story of Cinderella gains even more charm in this glamorous retelling by world-famous picture book writer and illustrator Shirley Hughes. Ella Cinders loves helping her father in his dress shop and laughing with her friend Buttons, the store's delivery boy. Then comes the terrible day when her father remarries and everything changes. Her stepmother makes her sew in the dreary basement. Her... (more)

Cinderfella (Faerie Tale Romance)

by Linda Winstead

The daughter of a wealthy Kansas cattle tycoon, Charmaine is given a royal welcome on her return from Boston--a masquerade. But the spirited beauty is aware of her father's matchmaking scheme, and she feels sure there will be no shoe-ins for her affection in this charmingly different retelling of "Cinderella".

Raisel's Riddle (Sunburst Book)

by Erica Silverman

What's more precious than rubies, more lasting than gold? Raisel knows. She learned it from her grandfather, a poor scholar who taught her. When he dies, Raisel finds work in the home of a rabbi. His jealous cook makes Raisel toil from sunup to sundown. And as the Jewish holiday of Purim approaches, Raisel works even harder. The rabbi's son presides over the Purim dinner, and Raisel listens closely when he... (more)

Sootface

by Robert D. San Souci

In a Native American version of the Cinderella story, two lazy sisters force Sootface, their younger sister, to do all the housework, but when a mighty warrior seeks a kind and honest wife, it is Sootface he chooses. Reprint. AB. "

Princess: Book 1

The Runaway Princess

by Christina Dodd

Masquerade English orphan Miss Evangeline Scoffield has spent her life contenting herself with dreams. But with an unforseen inheritance, she can afford one perfect summer--a summer she will spend the rest of her life remembering. She buys herself expensive clothes, travels abroad, and presents herself as a lady of mystery. Marriage But she quickly discovers her mistake, for a darkly handsome man appears at her... (more)

Christmas Angel

by Jo Beverley

Eager to abandon his diplomat's life and settle down, Leander Knollis, Earl of Charrington, sets his sights on Judith Rossiter, an impoverished widow with two children. Original.

The Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition

The Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition

by Nina Jaffe

Many years ago in Poland, there lived a rabbi who had a wife and three daughters. One day, the rabbi asks his children a powerful question: "How much do you love me?" His older daughters profess their love in gold and diamonds, but his youngest daughter, Mireleh, declares she loves her father the way meat loves salt. For this remark, she is banished from her father's home. In this flavorful Jewish Cinderella... (more)

The Persian Cinderella

by Shirley Climo

In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in the lush setting of... (more)

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella (Picture Puffins)

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella (Picture Puffins)

by Tony Johnston

In the old-growth forest, there lives a dashing Bigfoot prince in search of a Bigfoot princess. He hopes that she'll be just like him-a big, hairy, odiferous nature lover. Rrrrrella, who also lives in the forest, would be a perfect match. But can she get past her not-so-ugly stepsisters in time to win the prince's heart? Find out in this irreverent new spin on an old, familiar fairy tale. "Hilarious fun." -... (more)

The Godmother's Web

by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

The award-winning author of the acclaimed "Godmother" novels introduces a new Godmother--a Native American woman, known simply as "Grandma", who will weave a web of unforgettable magic and change the life of one young woman forever.

A Cinderella Story: Movie Novelization (Cinderella)

A Cinderella Story: Movie Novelization (Cinderella)

by Robin Wasserman

Once upon a time: Samantha, a San Fernando Valley teen, lived with her widowed dad. Then, he fell into the marital clutches of an evil stepmom. Now, Sam’s at the mercy of her step-monster, and stepsibs. A ray of light is her IM buddy, a guy who calls himself Nomad. They agree to meet at the Halloween ball-only when he’s revealed to be the school’s hottie football star, she panics and bails at the last second. His... (more)

Angkat: The Cambodian Cinderella

by Jewell Reinhart Coburn

In the first English retelling of this ancient Cambodian tale, our heroine goes further, survives more, and has to conquer her own mortality to ragain her rightful place. Angkat—child of ashes—endures great wrongs as she seeks to rise above the distresses caused by her own family. Angkat appeared in an 18th century French essay which was found by Dr. Coburn deep in some dusty archives while she was... (more)

Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition

Domitila: A Cinderella Tale from the Mexican Tradition

by Jewell Reinhart Coburn

Domitila is not only "sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring," she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving of her mother's nurturing with strong family traditions is the secret ingredient for Domitila to rise above hardship to eventually become the Governor's bride. Moreover, with a firm belief... (more)

Cinderella

by K.Y. Craft

This brilliant edition of a timeless story is sure to become the favorite of a generation. Readers young and old will be enchanted by the vision and mastery of Kinuko Y. Craft's luminous paintings, inspired by the lavish artwork of late seventeenth-century France and embellished with extraordinary borders and ornamentation. Rich with radiant color and astonishing detail, here is a dream come true for anyone who... (more)

Fair, Brown & Trembling: An Irish Cinderella Story

Fair, Brown & Trembling: An Irish Cinderella Story

by Jude Daly

In this unusual version of a folktale favorite, Jude Daly introduces readers to a beautiful young woman named Trembling, her selfish sisters Fair and Brown, and the old henwife who changes everything.

The Rose and The Beast: Fairy Tales Retold

The Rose and The Beast: Fairy Tales Retold

by Francesca Lia Block

With language that is both lyrical and distinctly her own, Francesca Lia Block turns nine fairy tales inside out. Escaping the poisoned apple, Snow frees herself from possession to find the truth of love in an unexpected place. A club girl from L.A., awakening from a long sleep to the memories of her past, finally finds release from its curse. And Beauty learns that Beasts can understand more than men. Within... (more)

The Cinderella Pact

by Sarah Strohmeyer

In this funny and big-hearted story by the author of The Secret Lives of Fortunate Wives , three best friends make a pact to transform themselves into the glamorous women they've always wanted to be. Nola Devlin has a secret identity. By day she is an overweight, frumpy, and overlooked editor at Sass! (the "celebrity magazine with an edge!"), but by night she slips behind her keyboard and into her... (more)

Shelfari Book Activity

Browse Subjects: cinderella

Top Books

by Jewell Reinhart Coburn, Anne Sibley O'Brien

by Deborah Nourse Lattimore

by Joanne Compton

by Shirley Hughes

by Linda Winstead

by Erica Silverman

by Robert D. San Souci

by Christina Dodd

by Jo Beverley

by Nina Jaffe

by Shirley Climo

by Tony Johnston

by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough

by Robin Wasserman

by Jewell Reinhart Coburn

by Jewell Reinhart Coburn

by K.Y. Craft

by Jude Daly

by Francesca Lia Block

by Sarah Strohmeyer