Stepsister
Stepsister by Jennifer Donnelly, published by Scholastic Press in 2019, is a captivating exploration of a familiar fairy tale from a fresh perspective. This edition, written in English and spanning 342 pages, delves into the life of Isabelle, the stepsister of Cinderella, who grapples with her identity and self-worth. As she navigates her feelings of jealousy and inadequacy, Isabelle embarks on a transformative journey that challenges traditional notions of beauty and redemption.
Readers will find a narrative that evokes the darker elements of the original Cinderella story while focusing on themes of family, empowerment, and the complexities of blended relationships. Through Isabelle’s struggles and growth, the book presents a thought-provoking take on the idea that true beauty comes from within. Stepsister invites readers to reconsider the roles of its characters and the societal expectations placed upon them, making it a compelling addition to the genres of young adult fiction and fantasy.
Official synopsis Publisher
* “Printz Honor winner Donnelly offers up a stunningly focused story that rips into the heart of familiar fairy tale. Isabelle [is] a shattered but not unredeemable girl with a warrior’s heart.” — Booklist, starred review
An instant New York Times bestseller
Optioned for film by Lynette Howell Taylor, the producer of A Star is Born and Bruna Papandrea, producer of Big Little Lies
A Seventeen Best of the Year
Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal
An American Librarian Association-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults book
An American Library Association Feminist Book Project book
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year
Isabelle should be blissfully happy — she’s about to win the handsome prince. Except Isabelle isn’t the beautiful girl who lost the glass slipper and captured the prince’s heart. She’s the ugly stepsister who cut off her toes to fit into Cinderella’s shoe . . . which is now filling with blood.
Isabelle tried to fit in. She cut away pieces of herself in order to become pretty. Sweet. More like Cinderella. But that only made her mean, jealous, and hollow. Now she has a chance to alter her destiny and prove what ugly stepsisters have always known: it takes more than heartache to break a girl.
Evoking the darker, original version of the Cinderella story, Stepsister shows us that ugly is in the eye of the beholder, and uses Jennifer Donnelly’s trademark wit and wisdom to send an overlooked character on a journey toward empowerment, redemption . . . and a new definition of beauty.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Stepsister” about?
Who is the author of “Stepsister”?
When was “Stepsister” published?
What is the ISBN for “Stepsister”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
