Sadie Jones and the Ball
(Author) Sally NichollsSadie Jones, the smallest kitchen maid in the palace, is determined that no one should be left out of Prince Charming's ball in this funny Cinderella retelling from Sally Nicholls. Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and how she and Prince Charming danced the night away at the ball. But what happened to all the other girls who were invited? Sadie Jones, kitchen maid at the palace, is furious when everyone else is left standing around with no one to dance with while Prince Charming and Cinderella have a wonderful evening. So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, Sadie invites everyone else in town to enjoy the party! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Sally Nicholls
Sally Nicholls is a British author known for her award-winning novel "Ways to Live Forever," which explores themes of life, death, and friendship through the eyes of a young boy with cancer. Her writing style is poignant and emotionally resonant, making her a powerful voice in contemporary children's literature.