Sadie Jones and the Ball

Sally Nicholls is a highly acclaimed writer for children, best known for her sensitive portrayal of difficult subjects for a younger age group. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and her YA novel about the suffrage movement, Things a Bright Girl Can Do, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

"Enjoy dancing to the tune of a delightful and dazzling twist on everyone’s favourite story of Cinderella … this frothy frolic is perfect for all little fairy tale fans who want to join in the fun of what REALLY happened at Prince Charming’s ball!" – Sheffield Telegraph"Perfect for those who still love a fairytale (me!) and adore the ‘happily ever after’!" — What the Teacher Reads, blog"This is a fantastically fun and fresh take on a well-known fairytale, told from the perspective of a young kitchen maid who is determined to make Prince Charming’s ball welcoming for all. This wonderful story has some powerful messages of accepting others, inclusiveness, empowerment and seeking forgiveness which are perfect to open up discussion with young readers. The full-and-partial page illustrations by Ashley King are absolutely stunning with beautiful detail, energy and expression." — Book Craic, blog