A Modern Cinderellaby Louisa May Alcott"Don't forget the Italian cream for dinner. I depend upon it; for it's the only thing fit for me this hot weather."And Laura, the cool blonde, disposed the folds of her white gown more gracefully about her, and touched up the eyebrow of the Minerva she was drawing."Little daughter!""Yes, father."

"A Modern Cinderella" is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella," set in a 19th-century American context. The story centers around a young woman named Jessie, who is mistreated and abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. Much like the traditional Cinderella character, Jessie is kind-hearted, hardworking, and resilient. Jessie's life takes a positive turn when she befriends a wealthy family who recognizes her innate goodness and offers her opportunities for education and personal growth. She becomes a governess for their children and forms a close bond with the family. Throughout the story, Jessie's inner beauty and strength shine through as she remains humble, virtuous, and generous, despite her challenging circumstances. Her goodness is rewarded, and she ultimately finds happiness and love in a modern-day fairy tale ending.

A Modern Cinderella is a collection of four short stories by Louisa May Alcott, the author of Little Women. Like her more famous novels, Alcott tells stories of young women interacting with people and events from the late 1800s. A great addition to the Alcott library of stories.

In this delightful reimagining of the age-old fairytale, lovely but desperately poor Marilla struggles with a massive workload in her job as a domestic servant. Will she ever escape her dire circumstances and find true love? This charming tale is sure to please readers of all ages. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary Fiction and nonFiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

“What would the world look like if girls grew up reading fairytales made from the magic they carry inside themselves? Breathtakingly beautiful, is what.” —Lidia Yuknavich, national bestselling author In her debut children’s book, Rebecca Solnit reimagines a classic fairytale with a fresh, feminist Cinderella and new plot twists that will inspire young readers to change the world, featuring gorgeous silhouettes from Arthur Rackham on each page. In this modern twist on the classic story, Cinderella, who would rather just be Ella, meets her fairy godmother, goes to a ball, and makes friends with a prince. But that is where the familiar story ends. Instead of waiting to be rescued, Cinderella learns that she can save herself and those around her by being true to herself and standing up for what she believes. “Being a princess is absolutely fine if that’s what you choose. It’s having those choices taken away from you that make for big problems. Cinderella in Solnit’s book is given that choice. She’s allowed to say what her dreams are, and then she goes out and attains them. And they’re not huge ridiculous dreams but small, happy, manageable ones. Ultimately, that’s the gift Ms. Solnit is giving kids with this book.” —School Library Journal “This is a reminder of hope and possibility, of kindness and compassion, and—perhaps most salient—imagination and liberty. Through the imaginations of our childhoods, can we find our true selves liberated in adulthood?” —Chelsea Handler “This is, hands down, a wonderful book—one that even the jaded reader will clasp upon completion with a contented sigh.” —The New York Times

Set in Hakone, a town in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, Japan, the story revolves around Risa Akagi, a first-year high schooler who loves arts. She lives with her father, her stepmother, Riko and her stepsister, Chiyu. Her father married Riko a few years after her mother's death. Unlike in the fairy tale, Riko loves Risa like her own daughter while Chiyu treats her like a precious little sister. Risa's life and happiness come to a grinding halt when Riko suddenly becomes abusive towards both of them. And it happens at the worst time when their father, who is a police officer, is away on a covert mission in Nagasaki. Feeling trapped in the endless abusive cycle, their cruel fate turns for the worst when Riko decides to kill both of them. Will Risa and Chiyu able to escape from death and put their cruel fate to end?