Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
True royalty isn’t defined by a glass slipper. When Cinderella is unable to prove her identity to the Grand Duke, she flees her abusive home to work as a humble palace seamstress. Stepping straight into a dangerous political conspiracy against the crown, this resilient heroine must use her wits and strength to save an entire kingdom.
What if the Sword in the Stone was a trap? Mari Mancusi delivers a 4-star “twisted” retelling of King Arthur’s legend. When Madam Mim rigs the selection of the king, Arthur and a new, fierce Guinevere must team up to reclaim their own destinies.
In The Puppets of Spelhorst, five puppets dream of freedom and purpose as they pass from owner to owner until finding themselves part of a magical play that fulfills each of their secret wishes. Through imagination, friendship, and self-discovery, Kate DiCamillo reminds readers that every story, no matter how small, holds meaning and heart.