The title character, actually named Josephine-Kathryn, is called Cinderella because she manages to lose one shoe.....regularly. As she enters third grade she faces a best friend that is suddenly not treating her so kindly. Then, there's a new girl. The new girl mistakenly believes that Cinderella has insight on evil step-sisters and approaches her to help determine if her soon-to-be step-sisters might be evil. While a bit naive, they manage to approach very real fears of a blended family. This book also takes on the sneaky ways in which young girls can bully, when Cinderella is competing with her former best friend over a coveted role in the upcoming dance recital. And, of course, Cinderella has lost her brand-new tap shoe.
I appreciate Cinderella's optimism, and that there are friends who respond in a supportive way to help their friends through the troubles of growing up.
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