Cinderellis and the Glass Hill

By Gail Carson Levine

Book Overview

Ralph said, "Rain tomorrow." Burt said, "Barley needs it. You're covered with cinders, Ellis." Ralph thought that was funny. "That's funny." He laughed. "That's what we should call him-- Cinderellis." Burt guffawed. In this unusual spin on an old favorite, Cinderlla is a boy He's Cinderellis, and he has two unfriendly brothers and no fairy godmother to help him out. Luckily, he does have magical powders, and he intends to use them to win the hand of his Princess Charming-- that is, Marigold. The only problem is-- Marigold thinks Cinderellis is a monster Gail Carson Levine is the author of Ella Enchanted , a spirited retelling of the "real" Cinderella fairy tale and a 1998 Newberry Honor Book. In this fourth of her Princess Tales, Levine brings new life and new fun into a little-known tale and proves that determination, imagination, and kindness can carry the day.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006028336X
• ISBN13: 9780060283360
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great short story

This is a short story that is perfect for younger kids, or an adult who wants to spend a couple of hours to read this enthralling story. A coming of age story about a young boy who thinks outside the box and overcomes obstacles with his resourcefulness.

cute and funny

I love the Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine. Cinderellis was a sweet, light version of Cinderella that was funny and touching at the same time. Cinderellis is a clever inventor who is ignored by his two brothers. Marigold is a princess whose father is always off on quests for one thing or another. When it is time for Marigold to marry, though, her father is prevented from going on a quest for the perfect husband. So, he contructs a very slippery glass hill that Marigold will sit on. The man who can climb the hill will be Marigold's bride. The romantic parts are sweet and innocent and hilariously funny at the same time. Levine does a marvelous job of weaving humor into fairy tales.

Superb Novella

Now, this book was obviously not as deep as Ella Enchanted, because Ella, was a novel. This is a shorter book, as part of a series...now I loved this book quite a lot, and suggested it to a lot of people to read. I thought it was quite entertaining, and enjoyable. And I strongly suggest it.

A Mom with Two Daughters who LOVE Gail Carson Levine

I must agree with Anthony Burgarino that Cinderellis and the Glass Hill does not compare with Ella Enchanted--IT ISN'T SUPPOSED TO BE COMPARED WITH IT! It should be compared with the other three Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine. While all were lovely, Cinderellis and the Glass Hill was THE BEST! They are not supposed to have depth--they are supposed to be fun (and they are incredible when read aloud!). My daughters would love to have Gail Carson Levine write more fairy tails like Ella Enchanted that let you get to know the characters better, but for now we can be happy with wonderful short hillarious stories!

a kid's point of view

I would have given Cinderellis and the Glass Hill 10 stars if I could! IT IS WONDERFUL! In my opinion it's is even better than Ella Enchanted! It is a great book with a terrific sense of humor! Cinderellis and the Glass Hill is hillarious (especially when first read)!This book is Gail Carson Levine's best book yet! (and thats saying something because she writes REALLY good books). I (in case you havn't noticed) highly recomend this book.

For fairy tale lovers, and anyone who just loves to read!

Levine has handily won the crowning title of story teller extraordinare! She just gets better and better with each tale she twists as only she can (and probably should). Not the first to make Cinderella a man (remember Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella?), she winningly combines that beloved fairy tale with the tale of the glass mountain for a completely new fable that is sure to win the hearts of romantics (and nutcases) everywhere. If you haven't read the other Princess Tales (and everything else this amazing writer puts out), travel post haste...and grab them while you still can!