{My Thoughts} – Have I ever mentioned, just how much it is that I enjoy reading fairy-tale books/ retellings. This book is no exception to one of my newest likes in the fairy-tale world.{Cinderella Stays Late} is a book mainly about Cinderella, but it isn’t based on the traditional story. It is about a young girl named Cinderella that has two step-sisters that of course treat her poorly as does her step-mother. But aside from that it’s isn’t like the well known story.Cinderella is the newest student attending Grimm Academy in Grimmlandia. Grimmlandia is a special place that was created by the Grimm Brothers.{It is written upon the wall of the great Grimstone Libary:Something E.V.I.L. this way comes.To protect all that is born of fairy tale, folktale, and nursery rhyme magic, we have created the realm of Grimmlandia. In the center of this realm, we have built two castiles on opposite ends of a Great Hall, which straddles the Once Upon River. And this haven shall be forever known as Grimm Academy.~ The Brothers Grimm}Cinderella gets into a lot of trouble her first week attending the academy, but only because her step-sisters had set her up to be in trouble. She does make some new friends though Red, Rapunzel, and Snow. Her new friends seem to understand that Cinderella isn’t half as bad as her steps try to make her out to be and they also understand that her steps are out to make her life miserable.Cinderella’s only goal is to not be expelled because it has been her mother’s dream for her to attend the academy, but since her mother had passed away, she didn’t want to let her down. This book mostly helps you to better understand Cinderella and her situation, but it also includes other information about other characters that are well known.The most important part about this book I think is the information that you learn when you come across the E.V.I.L. Society. This information I do believe is important to understanding the series.If you enjoy reading about retellings – then I am certain you will enjoy reading this book and most likely the rest of the series. Pretty clever series which ties in various fairy tale characters in a tween-aged setting. (I have to admit, I'm a fan of the Once Upon a Time TV series which also connects various fairy tale characters in a common world). I'd give this really 3.5 stars. Better than some other little girl stuff, and I liked it well enough. E really enjoyed this, and would probably give it 5 stars. It's not particularly mind-blowing or exciting, but I can see why it appeals to young girls, and I didn't see anything too annoying or objectionable about it. Cinda deals with the anxiety of starting at a new school, being bullied by her stepsisters, and feeling awkward because she's not as 'girly' as the other girls, but I liked that she handles all of it with a good attitude and poise, and of course in the end, things work out nicely for her. This being the first book, it sets up a longer-running story arc about an E.V.I.L society, which is left dangling at the end, prompting the reader to read the next book in the series.
What do You think about Cinderella Stays Late (2014)?
First book I FINISHED in 2015 yayyyy. This book was a good start to the begging of this year.
—Noechad
Yes, I still read this type of books. Problems, anyone?
—Dimitrius
