Dokey, Cameron. Before Midnight: A Retelling of “Cinderella”. New York: Simon Pulse, 2007. Print.
· Author: Cameron Dokey
· Chapter Book
· Publication Date: 2007
· Genre: Fantasy
· Age Range: 10 and up
· Awards: None
This retelling of Cinderella expands on the original version of Cinderella. The narrator, Cinderella herself, offers insight to her childhood and offers explanations as to why her father appeared to be oblivious to all that was going on once she was a teenager (her becoming a servant to her new step-family). This story serves as a perfect example of how authors are now beginning to maintain the key elements of Cinderella while adding their own creative twist on the classic tale. Girls who are curious and have questions regarding parts of the original Cinderella that are left unexplained will most likely find this story intriguing and overall enjoyable. This version is also perfect for anyone who may have questions of their own regarding Perrault’s original tale and the modern retelling Cinderella.
Author’s Website: http://camerondokey.com/
· Author: Cameron Dokey
· Chapter Book
· Publication Date: 2007
· Genre: Fantasy
· Age Range: 10 and up
· Awards: None
This retelling of Cinderella expands on the original version of Cinderella. The narrator, Cinderella herself, offers insight to her childhood and offers explanations as to why her father appeared to be oblivious to all that was going on once she was a teenager (her becoming a servant to her new step-family). This story serves as a perfect example of how authors are now beginning to maintain the key elements of Cinderella while adding their own creative twist on the classic tale. Girls who are curious and have questions regarding parts of the original Cinderella that are left unexplained will most likely find this story intriguing and overall enjoyable. This version is also perfect for anyone who may have questions of their own regarding Perrault’s original tale and the modern retelling Cinderella.
Author’s Website: http://camerondokey.com/