Cinders and Sparks #1: Magic at Midnight

Cinders & Sparks is a fresh, funny, and fabulous take on Cinderella for everyone who loves series like Whatever After and Grimmtastic Girls. Cinders isn’t supposed to know how to do magic. Her dog, Sparks, isn’t supposed to talk. And they’re definitely not supposed to go to the fancy palace ball.... But with a fairy godmother named Brian, do we really think that’s going to stop them? Bestselling author Lindsey Kelk makes her children’s debut with the first book in a ridiculously entertaining trilogy filled with adventure, talking dogs, and pure comic silliness. Perfect for readers age 8–12. Fractured Fairy Tale: This isn’t your grandma’s Cinderella. Meet Cinders, a messy, adventure-loving girl who would rather be exploring the woods than going to a stuffy ball. Talking Dog Sidekick: Meet Sparks, Cinders’s fluffy best friend who suddenly learns to talk—and mostly uses his new power to complain about the lack of sausages. Unconventional Fairy Godmother: Forget bibbidi-bobbidi-boo. Cinders’s fairy godmother is named Brian, she’s a bit flaky, and her magical help often causes more trouble than it solves. Magical Adventure: From dishes that wash themselves to accidentally enchanting a royal pig at the palace, Cinders must learn to control her chaotic new powers before she gets locked in the dungeon.