Here is Cinderella, who so much deserved her fairy godmother.
The Rose Round the Palace is an imaginative retelling of the classic fairy tale Cinderella. Originally featured in Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales, this short story is sure to capture the imagination!
From the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning storyteller Hilary McKay and featuring black-and-white line and tone illustrations from the talented Sarah Gibb. Hilary McKay is a critically acclaimed author who has won many awards, including the Guardian Children's
Fiction Prize for her first novel, The Exiles, and the Whitbread (now the Costa) Award for Saffy's Angel.
Hilary studied Botany and Zoology at the University of St Andrews, and worked as a biochemist before the
draw of the pen became too strong and she decided to become a full-time writer. Hilary lives in Derbyshire
with her family.
Sarah Gibb studied at Saint Martin's School of Art (now Central Saint Martins) before completing her MA in Illustration at Brighton College of Art. After landing regular spots in the Telegraph and Elle magazine, Sarah went on to illustrate Sue Townsend's Adrian Mole series, many classic children's fairy tales and even the Harrods Christmas window display. She lives in Wandsworth, London. A beautiful short story retelling the classic fairy tale Cinderella from the children's collection Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales
