Sadie Jones and the Ball

Sadie 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 time. So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, it's up to Sadie to save the day! Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

"Enjoy dancing to the tune of a delightful and dazzling twist on everyone's favourite story of Cinderella ... this frothy frolic is perfect for all little fairy tale fans who want to join in the fun of what REALLY happened at Prince Charming's ball!" - Sheffield Telegraph "Perfect for those who still love a fairytale (me!) and adore the 'happily ever after'!" - What the Teacher Reads, blog "This is a fantastically fun and fresh take on a well-known fairytale, told from the perspective of a young kitchen maid who is determined to make Prince Charming's ball welcoming for all. This wonderful story has some powerful messages of accepting others, inclusiveness, empowerment and seeking forgiveness which are perfect to open up discussion with young readers. The full-and-partial page illustrations by Ashley King are absolutely stunning with beautiful detail, energy and expression." - Book Craic, blog.

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Sally Nicholls is a highly acclaimed writer for children, best known for her sensitive portrayal of difficult subjects for a younger age group. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and her YA novel about the suffrage movement, Things a Bright Girl Can Do, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.