Cinderella from the book retellings

White as snow not quite the fairy tale book 6 kindle edition by sage, may. Celaena is an eighteen year old assassin sent to do hard labor in the salt mines of endovier for her crimes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading white as snow not quite the fairy tale book 6. These arent retellings, but tales from the oral tradition, or from the french literary tradition.

Ten ya retellings of cinderella by lilian calix february 23, 2015 cinderella is the tale of a girl who was the beloved daughter of a wealthy man who passed away. There is more to cinderella than just the disney princess as youll see in these princess books to read. Cinderella stories by readingfairy a communitycreated list. The story is first recorded by the greek geographer strabo in his geographica book 17, 33, the eagle snatched one of her sandals from her maid and carried it to memphis. This list of mustread fairytale retellings for adults and ya readers is sponsored by everywhere you want to be by christina june, blink ya books from author christina june comes a new young adult novel, everywhere you want to be, a modern retelling of the red riding hood story. Seriously, this collection offers over 150 cinderella tales. Cinderella, rapunzel, and snow white by chloe perkins, illustrated by sandra equihua, archana sreenivasan, and misa saburi respectively. A retelling of cinderella on march 25, 2011 march 30, 2011 by cherylmahoney in fiction friday to continue with the fairy tale theme of this week, for fiction friday i have a very short story i wrote, retelling cinderella, with some pointed observations thrown in. Browse a list of books tagged cinderella retelling by our club members to find the best cinderella retelling books. Apr 12, 2017 cinderella a retelling with strength and courage is book 1 of a gently cliffhangered short story series. Cinder by marissa meyer, ella enchanted by gail carson levine, ash by malinda lo, before midnight a retelling o.

This promises to be a unique contribution to the line of retellings, and the fact that it is the first in a series suggests that the story will explore deeper into the lives of the characters than the original tale. Throne of glass tells the story of celaena sardothien. Im always surprised by how popular this story is, as i think its one of the more problematic fairy tales aroundbut this mix of traditional and. The oldest known oral version of the cinderella story is the ancient greek story of rhodopis, a greek courtesan living in the colony of naucratis in egypt, whose name means rosycheeks. The mother told the evil sisters to cut their foot to fit in the slipper one sister cut her heel. Modern retellings of the classic tale cinderella emily. Fairytale retellings cinderella and beauty and the beast. A cinderella fairytale retelling perrault chronicles book 1 by. Picture book retellings of classic fairy tales paired with illustrations showing characters and cultures from outside western europe. Ella cinders loves helping her father in his dress shop and laughing with her friend buttons, the stores delivery boy. In honor of the new cinderella movie which ive already seen. We all know the tale of cinderella, but cinders and fangs is a fantastic retelling of the story. Cinderella, or the little glass slipper, is a folk tale embodying a myth element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward. Following on our lists of robin hood retellings, ya books about mermaids, and kate forsyths curated list of rapunzel retellings, i thought id hunt down some of the myriad cinderella retellings out there.

The protagonist is a young woman living in forsaken circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. With a new movie of cinderella coming out, its a great time to round up some book adaptations. Frankly, i dont understand why there arent more cinderella retellings where shes trans the original fairy tale gives a perfect set up for it. This list is ordered by targeted age so kids picture books are first, then chapter books, teen and ya novels are around the middle and adult retellings. Mar 16, 2015 one of my favorite things about ya fiction is its unabashed obsession with fairy tales.

Mar 25, 2011 a retelling of cinderella on march 25, 2011 march 30, 2011 by cherylmahoney in fiction friday to continue with the fairy tale theme of this week, for fiction friday i have a very short story i wrote, retelling cinderella, with some pointed observations thrown in. Your typical evil stepmom and stepsisters, along with your fairytale prince, comes a twist on modern day high school where a nerdy girl and your high school basketball star athlete connect. Its just a guy version that gail carson levine wrote. Ash by malinda lo 2010 morris finalist and 2014 popular paperbacks for ya top ten ash lost both her mother and her father. In this novel based on the story of cinderella, ella struggles against the childhood curse. A retelling of cinderella is a fantasy romance fiction and a part of once upon a time series written by cameron dokey. If you think of it just know the story is a retelling is kind of spoilery. Further intriguing elements are added to the story the disappearance of the heroines mother and i note that the author has called this book one in a series. Mar 12, 2015 with a new movie of cinderella coming out, its a great time to round up some book adaptations.

Cinderella a retelling with strength and courage by lisa. Dec 30, 2011 this promises to be a unique contribution to the line of retellings, and the fact that it is the first in a series suggests that the story will explore deeper into the lives of the characters than the original tale. Ten ya retellings of cinderella the new york public library. Jun 10, 20 these modern retellings are able to recreate the traditional cinderella story using the same motifs, yet create completely new themes and characters which shape a new identity for the cinderella tale. Here are some retellings, reimaginings, and stories based on the famous cinderella fairy tale. Add these fun fairy tale books for adults to your toread list. If youve ever felt like you were accidentally cast in the role of ugly stepsister to the perfect cinderella, this is the book for you. Mar, 2015 cinderellas dress, by shonna slayton while not exactly a retelling, cinderellas dress puts its own twist on cinderella by following the ancestors of the original characters. Opening with a short poem, the book is an enjoyable easy read, with stories told from various perspectives. Like i said, there are going to be two more posts like this we are nowhere near. In 1993, editors ellen datlow and terri windling offered up an anthology of fairy tales written expressly for an adult audience, snow white, blood red. Full of action, adventure, fights, romance, wolves, fae, witches and mostly oblivious.

I havent read all of them so i dont know if theyre all good. Im always surprised by how popular this story is, as i think its one of the more problematic fairy tales aroundbut this mix of traditional and progressive retellings. Despite being an older young adult book, its a retelling of the famous cinderella story. Most importantly, dont let cinderella fool you into believing that she is a pushover or a damsel in distress. A descendant of cinderella fighting against the ball. On the other hand when a retelling is done well, it can be amazing.

Including such tales as snow white, cinderella and rapunzel. When supernatural artifacts from the homelands surface in the modern world, it falls to cinderella, fabletowns best kept secret agent, to stop the illegal trafficking. I enjoyed every minute of this, its wellwritten, with vivid descriptions and a good pace. It also runs the risk of being some one boring or been there and done that ish. Cinderella stories princeton public library bibliocommons. Dec 18, 2017 cinderella reimagined is an anthology of cinderella retellings, consisting of fourteen short stories written by a group of authors who took on the challenge of giving the classic folk tale a modern twist. Find your happily ever after with these 7 ya cinderella. The book features various mythical creatures, including fairies, ogres and talking books. These modern retellings are able to recreate the traditional cinderella story using the same motifs, yet create completely new themes and characters which shape a new identity for the cinderella tale. Every time i pick up a book that retells the story of alice in wonderland or cinderella it brings back memories from my childhood of watching the disney films with my sister, or reading the stories from an old and tattered copy of fairytales. I agree that the selection and palace of mirrors arent cinderella retellings though. In a novel based on chinese cinderella tales, fourteenyearold stepchild xing xing endures a life of neglect and servitude, as her stepmother. Aug 03, 2015 retellings are such an interesting book genre.

Jul 11, 2019 frankly, i dont understand why there arent more cinderella retellings where shes trans the original fairy tale gives a perfect set up for it. Tilly castillo thought she lost her chance to be a contemporary dancer, but when a summer job in new york. Set in nyc during world war ii, the books follows kate, a department store employee trying to help out with the war effort. Mar 31, 2020 a descendant of cinderella fighting against the ball. If you know team epic reads, you know that retellings are some of our. Apr 24, 2019 most of these fantasy retellings of cinderella have a really strong romance element as well which make sense, because cinderella is a romance story. Cinderella, or the little glass slipper, was originally written by charles perrault in 1697 but popularized by the grimm brothers in 1812. Cinderella a retelling with strength and courage is book 1 of a gently cliffhangered short story series. Thousands of variants are known throughout the world. Cinderellas dress, by shonna slayton while not exactly a retelling, cinderellas dress puts its own twist on cinderella by following the ancestors of the original characters. Theres so much magic, adventure, and heart in this fun book. Like i said, there are going to be two more posts like this we are nowhere near the end of our lgbt retellings adventure.

A mashup of moulin rouge and phantom of the opera that will absolutely enchant you. But can cindy foil the dark plot before fabletown and its hidden, exiled inhabitants are exposed once and for all. This is the first book in the joining series, based on a cinderella retelling, but so much more. The series honors the original intention of the grimm fairy tales to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seemed insurmountable. The elements that finally tied in with cinderella made it all the more enjoyable as i was able to discover how it could be considered a cinderella retelling. Apr 10, 2020 a great selection of romantic cinderella stories and modern fairy tale retellings. Technically, cinderellis and the glass hill is a cinderella retelling. Find your happily ever after with these 7 ya cinderella retellings.

Cinderella is left alone to live with her evil stepmother and two stepsisters who treat her very poorly. An epic chart of 162 young adult retellings epic reads. On the happiness scale, retellings fall somewhere between drinking vanilla lattes and wearing comfy socksso familiar and comforting, you can enjoy the authors writing and creativity without worrying where the s. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. Here are twentyfive retellings and reimaginings of the classic cinderella fairytale for you to enjoy. Just a note that phoenix and ashes is my favorite book if you were to twist my arm and force me to pick just one and i. Mar 22, 2015 7 cinderella retellings that will satisfy your craving for more after the movie. Its essential reading for anyone whose favorite fairy tale is. Cinderella reimagined is an anthology of cinderella retellings, consisting of fourteen short stories written by a group of authors who took on the challenge of giving the classic folk tale a modern.

List of 26 cinderella retelling books paperback swap. A story of mystery and suspense, the moon masters ball is a great story to close the five glass slippers collection. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One of my favorite things about ya fiction is its unabashed obsession with fairy tales. Cinderella romance novels read these cinderella stories. Just a note that phoenix and ashes is my favorite book if you were to twist my arm and force me to pick just one and i cannot recommend it enough. Throne of glass by sarah j maas began as a cinderella retelling that became its own epic tale along the way. Its essential reading for anyone whose favorite fairy tale is cinderella. Cinder by marissa meyer, ella enchanted by gail carson levine, princess of glass by jessica day george. Cinderella reimagined is an anthology of cinderella retellings, consisting of fourteen short stories written by a group of authors who took on the challenge of giving the classic folk tale a. This is a big one for me, and likely the main reason. Jun 19, 2019 your onestop shop for all the cinderella. What has been your experience with fairytale retellings. Retellings of classic fairy tales for adults and young adults.

With stories featuring beloved characters from cinderella to aladdin to snow white, theres a fairy tale retelling on this list that is sure to take you on a magical journey. Picture book retellings of classic fairy tales paired with illustrations showing characters and. Cinderella reimagined is an anthology of cinderella retellings, consisting of fourteen short stories written by a group of authors who took on the challenge of giving the classic folk tale a modern twist. Addison carmichael author addison carmichael author. May 01, 2018 this list of mustread fairytale retellings for adults and ya readers is sponsored by everywhere you want to be by christina june, blink ya books from author christina june comes a new young adult novel, everywhere you want to be, a modern retelling of the red riding hood story. Here are the next two princess retellings including the originals and the three retellings. You might think weve moved past the golden age of ya retellings, but let us tell you, there are plenty to get excited for this year. On the happiness scale, retellings fall somewhere between drinking vanilla lattes and wearing comfy socksso familiar and comforting, you can enjoy the authors writing and creativity without worrying where the story is headed. It features a young girl named ella who was gifted with obedience, meaning she has to do whatever anyone tells her to do. Most of these fantasy retellings of cinderella have a really strong romance element as well which make sense, because cinderella is a romance story. A jazzage cinderella the classic story of cinderella gains even more charm in this glamorous retelling by worldfamous picture book writer and illustrator shirley hughes. Now shes stuck in a world with an evil step mother and two wicked stepsisters. Marissa meyer has a crazy imagination and by crazy i mean amazing. Sep 07, 2016 here are the next two princess retellings including the originals and the three retellings.