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Series: Cinderella Smith


Cover art for THE SUPER SECRET MYSTERY
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 23, 2013
by Stephanie Barden, illustrated by Diane Goode

"Charming. (Fiction. 7-10)"
Cinderella Smith, shoe-losing third-grader, is back, now facing the challenges of a research project. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE MORE THE MERRIER
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 24, 2012
by Stephanie Barden, illustrated by Diane Goode

"The invented words, the spelling bee and Cinderella's voice, which is maturing and becoming more likable, make this a great offering for youngsters who are figuring out the confusing social terrain of third grade. (Fiction. 8-11)"
Cinderella Smith knows how to spell and define many words, but sometimes the hardest word to understand is friendship. Read full book review >
Cover art for CINDERELLA SMITH
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 24, 2011
by Stephanie Barden, illustrated by Diane Goode

"Though the first-person narration sounds a little too close to the voice of Sara Pennypacker's Clementine, the richness of this new friendship and the gentle resolution will make readers hope for another installment. (Fiction. 8-11)"
Cinderella Smith cannot keep track of her shoes. Read full book review >