Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
Published: 07/04/2005
ISBN: 9780099433095
Length: 48 Pages
Dimensions: 280mm x 4mm x 231mm
Weight: 243g
RRP: £7.99
Mr Cinders was a dressmaker and ran a shop in town. After his wife died, he was left to bring up their daughter, Ella, on his own. They lived happily until Mr Cinders married again. Poor Ella was treated horribly by her stepmother and two bullying stepsisters, but found solace in her friend, Buttons. Then one day, everyone except Ella is invited to a grand ball given by the Duchess of Arc for her handsome son. But on this very special evening there is more than a little magic in the air . . .
This outstanding re-telling of Cinderella is set in the 1920s and the paintings feature Shirley's own costume designs, inspired by the great French couturiers of the period.
Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
Published: 07/04/2005
ISBN: 9780099433095
Length: 48 Pages
Dimensions: 280mm x 4mm x 231mm
Weight: 243g
RRP: £7.99
The pictures are glamourous, romantic and atmospheric . . . but the twists in the story are among the reasons why this book is so satisfying . . . This is a truly happy ending
Hughes continues to grant our wishes by bringing stories to life with her mastery of text and joy of illustration
Hughes' warm colours capture the magic of the period and the story will captivate readers
This stylish book is joyously illustrated . . . The costume designs are original and inspired by the great French couturiers. The delightful, surprising finale will satisfy all romantics
Shirley Hughes will win the hearts of body-conscious girls with Ella's Big Chance