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In this humorous retelling of a Perrault tale, the fairy Ethelinda rewards one twin sister for good behavior and punishes the other for bad, only to discover that her punishment is more pleasing than her reward.
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In this humorous retelling of a Perrault tale, the fairy Ethelinda gives magical rewards to one twin sister and harsh punishments to the other, only to discover that her "punishment" turns out to be more beneficial than the reward. The story explores themes of irony, consequences, and how appearances can be deceiving when the sister who seems cursed actually thrives while the favored one struggles. If your kid likes "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine, they'll love this companion tale that similarly plays with fairy tale conventions in a witty way. This 7,898-word book with an AR Level of 4.0 is perfect for fourth and fifth graders who enjoy clever retellings and short, fast-paced reads.