The idea that each person's life force is connected to a tree is especially creative and gives the story a feeling of legend. The charm of the book lies in the clever reinventing of the classic Cinderella tale that it barely resembles. The adventure unfolds as Cinder and Ella, in somewhat separate stories, work to help each other, find their father and uncover the mystery behind the evil prince. Cinder leaves home to work at the castle, and soon Ella leaves as well. Father is missing, Mother is strangely disconnected from the world and fellow siblings Beatrice and Katrina are outrageously spoiled. Oh, there's a handsome prince, all right, but he's the villain of the story.Ĭinder and Ella are sisters in an unhappy home. There are no fairy godmothers, no glass slippers or even a prince to marry at the end. If you think you've heard every variation on the Cinderella story, this book by first-time author Melissa Lemon will change your mind. “CINDER AND ELLA,” by Melissa Lemon, Cedar Fort, $9.99, 198 pages (f)
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