Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
by Gregory Maguire
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire holds a well received rating of 3.51 out of 5, based on 50.5K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 372 pages.
About Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
We have all heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave among the ashes. But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty ... and what curses accompanied Cinderella's looks?Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Holland, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who finds herself swept from the lowly streets of Haarlem to a strange world of wealth, artifice, and ambition. Iris's path quickly becomes intertwined with that of Clara, the mysterious and unnaturally beautiful girl destined to become her sister. While Clara retreats to the cinders of the family hearth, Iris seeks out the shadowy secrets of her new household -- and the treacherous truth of her former life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gregory Maguire |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 372 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.51 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 50,526 |
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What genre is Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister?
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister is categorized as Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister worth reading?
Based on 50.5K reader ratings, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister has an average score of 3.51 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister?
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister has 372 pages.
Who wrote Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister?
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister was written by Gregory Maguire. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister?
The ISBN-13 for Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister is 9780060987530.0.
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