Sadie Jones would love to go to a ball, but can’t imagine it ever happening. When a special event is planned in the Palace where she is a
kitchen maid, all the staff are full of chatter and gossip.
But this ball is a little different from the usual. The Queen is tired of her son Prince Charming brushing off every lady that has come to meet him. His time is up – and this ball is the last chance for him to choose a bride himself. The Queen is quite ready to choose one for him!
The Palace staff join in to make a very different Royal ball indeed!
We all know the story of Cinderella, her pumpkin that turns into a coach, white mice into horses and rags that transform into a beautiful dress.
But do you know the real reason why she ran off into the night as the clock struck midnight?
Sadie Jones and the Ball is a story for 7 year olds who love Prince and Princesses, castles, fun and a wee twist on a fairytale.
Dyslexic or reluctant readers especially, can enjoy this illustrated chapter book with a dyslexic friendly font, wide spacing, and dyslexic tinted paper.
Author – Sally Nicholls
Illustrator – Ashley King
Dyslexic Read – Age 7+
(2026, Barrington Stoke, Harper Collins, Humour, Funny, Friendship, Fairytale Twist, Prince, Princess, Royal Ball, Cinderella)