Monday, December 3, 2012

Bella at Midnight by Diane Stanley

A very charming book written for middle schoolers, Bella at Midnight feels a bit like the story of Cinderella, but better and fuller.

Bella is born a nobleman's daughter, but is rejected by her father and sent to live with a foster family, who raises her with love. When she's about 13, however, her father wishes her to return to his house and Bella's life is turned upside-down.

This is a charming little adventure full of magic, mystery and romance (and even a pair of glass slippers!). It praises virtue and goodness and has a happy ending. Just the kind of fairy-tale story I like (and my kids liked it too).

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