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Stepsister

By: Jennifer Donnelly
Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
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A startling, fiercely feminist re-imagining of Cinderella from the best-selling, award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly.

Don't just fracture the fairy tale. Shatter it.

Isabelle should be blissfully happy - she's about to win the handsome prince. Except Isabelle isn't the beautiful girl who lost the glass slipper and captured the prince's heart. She's the ugly stepsister who cut off her toes to fit into Cinderella's shoe...which is now filling with blood.

Isabelle tried to fit in. She cut away pieces of herself in order to become pretty. Sweet. More like Cinderella. But that only made her mean, jealous, and hollow. Now she has a chance to alter her destiny and prove what ugly stepsisters have always known: it takes more than heartache to break a girl.

Evoking the darker, original version of the Cinderella story, Stepsister shows us that ugly is in the eye of the beholder, and uses Jennifer Donnelly's trademark wit and wisdom to send an overlooked character on a journey toward empowerment, redemption...and a new definition of beauty.

©2019 Jennifer Donnelly (P)2019 Scholastic Inc.
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A new perspective

You never outgrow a marvelous fairy tale… at least I hope you never do! Brilliantly written from a very different perspective. I loved this book. The story captures the true essence of strength. Strength of the heart and mind; courage, love and forgiveness.

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A very good story

This does have a slow start, but its so good once you get past the first 30-hour.

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Great ending

It’s a little slow to start but becomes better and better with each chapter. Well written and well narrated.

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Every girl should hear this story!

The dark inspirational story of what happens after the happily ever after for Cinderella. I laughed & cried, my heart broke and mended again. This is a story for those who have felt like they can never measure up to societies idealism of beauty but that you find your happieness by being your true you.

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amazing! Jennifer Donnelly has done it again

This was the best fiction book I've listened to in a long time! I was so into the story I finished it in two days. It contains just the right mix of magical, evil and female empowerment we need more of. I really hope they make a movie

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Unexpectedly Good Twist on an old Fable

It didn't fail to produce and follow through on unexpected twist and turns despite the origin that the original story derived from beginning to end and at the same time stay true to the purpose of fables which is to learn something that will help you to strive in today's world all the while keeping you entertained.

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Amazing Story and perfect detail, loved it!

Jennifer Donnelly did it again! wonderful story of the evil step sister, l could not have pictured a more perfect story of forgiveness, bravery, and a chance to be yourself, regardless how ugly you are.

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Marvelous twisting tale! A must for young (and old) girls

Far better than Cinderella in every way! If I could give the story and especially the narrator 10 stars I would. Jayne Entwistle has become one of my top 3 narrators. Mat she always find books worthy of her narrative abilities. ❤️

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Good read

Ran the hook on x1.7 didn’t take to long to get through. Good story. Would recommend for people who enjoy Disney stories.

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A wonderful new twist to an old story, I Loved It!

I really enjoyed the narrator. she kept my attention and breathless hanging on her words. Well done! I will read again and recommended to friends.

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