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Cinderboy is crazy about football. So when his mean stepdad takes his two lazy stepbrothers to watch Royal Palace in the Cup Final - and leaves Cinderboy at home - he is heartbroken. Until his TV godmother appears and promises he will go to Cup Final.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves soccer and silly stories, Cinderboy is a great pick this is basically Cinderella meets the World Cup, and it's as funny as it sounds. Cinderboy's stepdad is a total jerk who takes his lazy stepbrothers to the big match but leaves Cinderboy behind, which is pretty heartbreaking until a magical TV godmother shows up and promises to help. The humor is definitely silly and over-the-top, perfect for kids who like their stories a little ridiculous, and at just 1,700 words it's a quick read that won't intimidate reluctant readers. The message about being treated unfairly and hoping things will turn around is something lots of kids can relate to, and there's enough football obsession here to hook any kid who dreams of watching their team play live. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely funny without being mean-spirited, and the ending has that satisfying "you've been pranked by magic" twist that kids love. Fans of other goofy retellings like Jon Scieszka's stuff or early Dav Pilkey books will probably enjoy this one too.