Author:Babette Cole
Prince Cinders leads a very hard life. Bullied by his three hairy brothers about his less-than-perfect looks, he spends all his time cleaning and tidying up after them. One Saturday night Prince Cinders' luck changes as a small, dirty fairy falls down the chimney and promises that his wishes shall come true. Not all the fairy's spells turn out as planned in this zany twist of a traditional story.
In this charming tale told from the biscuit's point of view, Mini Grey creates a hugely satisfying night-world where fear can be seen off and a biscuit can change its chances in life
—— GuardianEnjoyable as much for the witty innocence of the pictures as the barking-mad originality of the prose
—— IndependentMini Grey, one of the brightest stars on the picture-book scene, seems to be incapable of producing a dull word or picture . . . Grey's text is beautifully matched by her clever visual jokes and inventive changes of perspective
—— Financial TimesVisually scrumptious, a flavoursome mix of wit and skill
—— The Sunday TimesA star turn
—— ObserverA mystery that is as clever and impish as its heroine
—— Publisher's Weekly Starred ReviewAn absolutely delightful debut
—— Kirkus Reviews Starred ReviewA witty confection of highly colourful characters
—— The Horn BookA delightful pick for sharp readers enamoured of gothic sensibilities and clever prose
—— Shelf Awareness Starred ReviewThis witty, imaginative entry deserves a prominent space on the MG shelf.
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