“What would the world look like if girls grew up reading fairytales
made from the magic they carry inside themselves? Breathtakingly
beautiful, is what.” —Lidia Yuknavich, national bestselling author
In her debut children’s book, Rebecca Solnit reimagines a classic
fairytale with a fresh, feminist Cinderella and new plot twists that
will inspire young readers to change the world, featuring gorgeous
silhouettes from Arthur Rackham on each page. In this modern twist
on the classic story, Cinderella, who would rather just be Ella, meets
her fairy godmother, goes to a ball, and makes friends with a prince.
But that is where the familiar story ends. Instead of waiting to be
rescued, Cinderella learns that she can save herself and those around
her by being true to herself and standing up for what she believes.
“Being a princess is absolutely fine if that’s what you choose.
It’s having those choices taken away from you that make for big
problems. Cinderella in Solnit’s book is given that choice. She’s
allowed to say what her dreams are, and then she goes out and attains
them. And they’re not huge ridiculous dreams but small, happy,
manageable ones. Ultimately, that’s the gift Ms. Solnit is giving
kids with this book.” —School Library Journal “This is a
reminder of hope and possibility, of kindness and compassion,
and—perhaps most salient—imagination and liberty. Through the
imaginations of our childhoods, can we find our true selves liberated
in adulthood?” —Chelsea Handler “This is, hands down, a
wonderful book—one that even the jaded reader will clasp upon
completion with a contented sigh.” —The New York Times
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ISBN
9781642591194
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Haymarket Books
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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