I had so much fun reading this text, and I know that young readers will, too! This text takes the classic story of Cinderella and tosses it into outer space - literally! Although there are several elements that are very similar to the original, Underwood adds her own spin and leaves the reader with a plot twist ending. I have found so many activities to accompany this story. Students could construct their own spaceship to integrate this text into a steam lesson, write about an imaginary planet, or make a text to text connection with The Rough-Face Girl. Students could also recreate and act out the story!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThrQX3F6J5o

Guided Reading: M

Lexile: AD500L

DRA: 24

This was one of my Christmas presents from me boyfriend! Thanks dear!

I keep hearing this book thrown around, uttered in the same breath as "feminist". This doesn't make any sense to me. This is just a sci-fi retelling of Cinderella in which the only difference is that Cinderella says she's too young for marriage, but will be his chief mechanic.

To me, that was her saying, we'll still be friends and when I get older, our relationship might lead beyond friendship, but I'm not ready for it right now. How exactly is that specifically "feminist"? That's just normal behavior, especially considering that she's really too young to get married. There's no agenda behind it, to me anyways.

Anyways, super cute and the illustrations look like Disney concept art, which should come as no surprise, since the illustrator has worked for Disney, Pixar, and assorted other animation companies.

Simple, yet amazing.

I loved this book. Great story and stellar artwork.

This is a must read for all. A beautiful book with a splendid message.