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What Is the Story of Cinderella?

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What Is the Story of Cinderella? Synopsis

How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more!

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time in the What Is the Story Of? series!


Did you know that the first version of Cinderella's story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman named Rhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella's story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book for fans of the beloved princess. Young readers will learn over a dozen different versions of Cinderella's story, including the most famous versions by Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Fans will also get to know the many different actresses who have brought Cinderella to life, including Brandy Norwood, Julie Andrews, Drew Barrymore, and Anne Hathaway.

About This Edition

ISBN: 9780593754283
Publication date: 4th February 2025
Author: Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ
Illustrator: David Malan
Publisher: Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 112 pages
Series: What Is the Story Of?
Genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Television, video and film
Children’s / Teenage: General interest