The only problem is marigold thinks cinderellis is a. Starting point for exploration of individual titles. Cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine pages unbound. I do highly recommend this as a readaloud to smaller kids, or a quick read for elementary kids. Cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine goodreads. Her father, whose childhood in an orphanage provided inspiration for her story. See the complete the princess tales series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Theyre not his stepbrothers, and there is no evil stepmother, but they make his life miserable. Cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine, mark.
Gail carson levine two hilarious fairy tales with a difference by the author of ella enchanted just spin the book round to read a different story. Cinderellis and the glass hill wake county public libraries. Cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine. Editions of cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine. Her first book for children, ella enchanted, was a 1998 newbery honor book. Click to read more about cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine. Levine s other books include dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for young adults. Its hard to say there are so many variations and similar fairy tales but i at least read one with a glass hill and knights. Cinderellis and the glass hill has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Nov 16, 2019 cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine. I had fun with fairy tales in general in this book. Cinderellis and the glass hill download ebook pdf, epub. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Gail carson levine born september 17, 1947 is an american author of young adult books.
Mla citation style guide levine, gail carson, and mark elliott. When king humphrey iv announces anyone who manages to ride a horse to the top of a glass tower will be allowed to marry princess marigold, burt and ralph decide to go and watch the fun. Humorous retellings of three classic fairy tales, from the awardwinning author of ella enchanted, are collected in this one volume, and include cinderellis and the glass hill, for biddles sake, and the fairys return. Gail carson levine grew up in new york city and began writing seriously in 1987. Cinderellis and the glass hill cinderellis and the glass hill by levine, gail carson author on feb022000 hardcover hardcover february 2, 2000. Gail carson levine audio books, best sellers, author bio. Cinderellis and the glass hill book by gail carson levine. International about scholastic customer service contact us. In this fourth of her princess tales, levine brings new life and new fun into a littleknown tale and proves that determination, imagination. Fairest, a best book of the year for publishers weekly and school library journal, and a new york times bestseller. Cinderellis and the glass hill princess tales levine, gail carson, elliott, mark. Book cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine. Jun 28, 2014 cinderellis and the glass hill i finished the remaining four princess tales books by gail carson levine last night.
The man who could do it would get to marry the kings daughter. Gail carson levine is the author of ella enchanted, a spirited retelling of the real cinderella fairy tale and a 1998 newberry honor book. Cinderellis and the glass hill is fairly unique in offering a male protagonist. Gail carson levine is a young adult, childrens, fantasy and science fiction author from new york.
Cinderellis and the glass hill cinderellis and the glass. Cinderellis and the glass hill is hillarious especially when first read. Theyre not his stepbrothers, and there is no evil stepmother, but they make. In this fourth of her princess tales, levine brings new life and new fun into a littleknown tale and proves that determination, imagination, and. Hes cinderellis, and he has two unfriendly brothers and no fairy godmother to help him out. The princess test, the fairys mistake, princess sonora and the long sleep. Sadly, someone seems to have stolen the princess test from my library, so that one will have to wait.
I bet you didnt know a fairy tale exists thats a male cinderella story. Mark elliott in this humorous retelling of a perrault tale, a lonely young farm lad uses his unusual inventive ability to pass a nearly impossible test and win the hand of the neighboring princess. Cinderellis and the glass hill written by gail carson levine. Newbery honor author gail carson levine weaves an entrancing tale of a fearsome ogre, a dragon detective, and a remarkable heroine, who finds friendship where she least expects it, learns that there are many ways to mansion, and discovers that goodness and evil come in all shapes and sizes.
Feb 02, 2000 cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine is a great book to read. Readers will love the clever but lonely ellis, who only wants his brothers to like him and to invent things that will make the kingdom a better place. Cinderellis and the glass hill 2000 retelling of the princess on the glass hill. Once upon a time, there was a farm boy and his two older brothers. Mar 27, 2020 gail carson levine writes her version of what happened on the glass hill. Dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for just letting you all know. In this humorous retelling of a perrault tale, a lonely young farm lad uses his unusual inventive ability to pass a nearly impossible test and win the hand of t. Cinderellis and the glass hill gail carson levine hardcover. Gail carson levine s first book for children, ella enchanted, was a newbery honor book. The strength of this book lies strongly on the characters, including a cat name apricot and some beautiful horses. This book is about a guy named ellis who sleeps in a shed, and one night he captured three horses, and uses them in a contest. Its called the princess on the glass hill, and the main character is cinders lad, and he has two mean brothers. Dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for young adults.
Every book by gail carson levine divided into sections by type novels, princess tales, picture books, fairies, other. I enjoyed it, and i think my kids would really enjoy it. Cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine scholastic. The farm boys name is ellis and ellis makes magic powders. She credits her parents david and sylvia for her creative streak.
Cinderellis is a girl that doesnt want to get married, but her father wants her to. Gail carson levine grew up in new york city and has been writing all her life. In cinderellis and the glass hillnot only do we have a genderflipped version of cinderella, we also have a princess whos willing to take matters into her own hands when it comes to her fate. Mar 05, 2012 a retelling of the princess on the glass hill. Cinderellis and the glass hill nashville public library. Cinderellis and the glass hill the princess tales by gail. What makes levine s princess tale series so lovable is the humanity and humor she brings to the old stories. I in case you havnt noticed highly recomend this book.
Cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine, mark elliott. Her first novel, ella enchanted, received a newbery honor in 1998. Born in 1947, she grew up in new york city where she asserts that her parents sylvia and david fostered the creative streak that would make her into the writer she is today. Another clever retelling of a classic fairy tale by the mistress of the form, gail carson levine. Cinderellis and the glass hill book by gail carson levine 3. Burt this unusual spin on an old favorite, cinderlla is a boy. Luckily, he does have magical powders, and he intends to use them to win the hand of his princess charming that is, marigold.
Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide levine, gail carson and mark elliott, cinderellis and the glass hill. Cinderellis and the glass hill flap copy gail carson levine. In this story, the kings golden apples youre covered with cinders, ellis. The only problem is marigold thinks cinderellis is a monster. I finished the remaining four princess tales books by gail carson levine last night. Gail carson levine books, author biography, and reading level. Cinderellis and the glass hill audiobook by gail carson. Levine, gail carson 1947personalborn september 17, 1947, in new york 1, ny. Buy cinderellis and the glass hill by gail carson levine, mark elliott illustrator online at alibris. He had a contest to see who could ride their horse up the glass hill. Levine s other books include ever, a new york times bestseller. In this fourth of her princess tales, levine brings new life and new fun into a littleknown tale and proves that determination, imagination, and kindness can carry the day.
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