The Stepsister's Tale
by Tracy Barrett
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Pub Date Jun 24 2014 | Archive Date Jun 30 2014
Harlequin TEEN | Harlequin Teen
Description
Jane Montjoy is tired of being a lady. She's tired of pretending to live up to the standards of her mother's noble family—especially now that the family's wealth is gone and their stately mansion has fallen to ruin. It's hard enough that she must tend to the animals and find a way to feed her mother and her little sister each day. Jane's burden only gets worse after her mother returns from a trip to town with a new stepfather and stepsister in tow. Despite the family's struggle to prepare for the long winter ahead, Jane's stepfather remains determined to give his beautiful but spoiled child her every desire.
When her stepfather suddenly dies, leaving nothing but debts and a bereaved daughter behind, it seems to Jane that her family is destined for eternal unhappiness. But a mysterious boy from the woods and an invitation to a royal ball are certain to change her fate….
From the handsome prince to the evil stepsister, nothing is quite as it seems in Tracy Barrett's stunning retelling of the classic Cinderella tale.
Advance Praise
Advance praise for The Stepsister's Tale:
"Tracy's stories are always unique, her prose always lovely. The Stepsister's Tale is no exception. A brilliant and innovative retelling of a classic that gives entirely new meaning to the term ‘Cinderella story.’” —Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray
"Cinderella has bad manners, and, presto, Tracy Barrett reinvents the fairy tale…a magical book to devour late at night under the covers, flashlight in hand."—Maria Tatar, author of Enchanted Hunters: The Power of Stories in Childhood and Chair, Program in Folklore and Mythology, Harvard University
"An intriguing twist on a classic story, The Stepsister’s Tale is a captivating tale of resilience and hope." —Aimée Carter, author of The Goddess Test
Praise for Tracy's other work:
"A historically rich reworking of Theseus and the Minotaur." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Dark of the Moon
One of School Library Journal's Best Books of 2010. Starred Review, School Library Journal on King of Ithaca
"A rousing introduction to epic characters and mythic creatures of ancient Greece from the fresh perspective of an engaging young hero."—Kirkus Reviews on King of Ithaca
Winner of multiple awards and honors, including: Booklist Editors' Choice; Blue Ribbon Book, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books; Notable Social Studies Trade Book, National Council for the Social Studies; Top Ten Historical Fiction (Booklist); ALA Best Book for Young Adults; ALA Quick Pick on Anna of Byzantium
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780373211210 |
| PRICE | CA$18.99 (CAD) |
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