Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister - Gregory Maguire

The acclaimed author of Wicked conjures up a fresh perspective on the timeless tale of Cinderella in this provocative, superbly written story about the true meaning of beauty. Line drawings throughout. An] engrossing story...endearing and memorable. -- Boston Herald An] arresting hybrid of mystery, fairy tale, and historical novel. -- Detroit Free Press A tale so movingly told that you will say at the end of the first reading, 'It's been a long time since I've read a book this good.' -- Nashville Tennessean Gregory Maguire proves himself to be one of contemporary fiction's most assured myth-makers ( Kirkus Reviews ) with Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, his ingenious and provocative retelling of the timeless Cinderella fairy tale. Perhaps best known for his dark and breathtaking Oz series The Wicked Years--including the novel Wicked, which inspired the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical--Maguire is a master at upending the ordinary to help us see the familiar in a brilliant new light.