The Glass Slipper

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A classic fairytale from one of the UK's most notable and well-loved children's authors, Eleanor Farjeon. More than anything, Ella wants to go to the ball at the Royal Palace. But Ella is the slave of the household, waiting on every wish and whim of her horrible stepsisters. They call her Cinderella for the ashes that cling to her face, hands and hair. How can Ella go to the Royal Palace Then, on the evening of the ball, something wonderful happens. Ella's Fairy Godmother comes to her rescue. Now her dreams may come true at last . . .

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Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) was a British author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire. She lived much of her life among the literary and theatrical circles of London, and her friends included D. H. Lawrence, Walter de la Mare and Robert Frost. She won many literary awards, and the prestigious Eleanor Farjeon Award for children's literature is presented annually in her memory by the Children's Book Circle.