I will definitely be reading more books by gregory maguire. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 372 pages and is available in paperback format. Confessions of an ugly stepsister is one of those books that is difficult to put down once youe begun to read it. Confessions of an ugly stepsister is gregory maguires twisted take on the classic cinderella fairytale. Buy confessions of an ugly stepsister by gregory maguire online at alibris. Confessions of an ugly stepsister by gregory maguire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The first edition of the novel was published in october 6th 1999, and was written by gregory maguire. Read confessions of an ugly stepsister by gregory maguire for free with a 30 day free trial. I appreciated the sensory details and descriptions, and the various characters are original. Confessions of an ugly stepsister an engrossing story. Beauty is no end in itself, but if it makes our lives less miserable so that we might be more kindwell, then, lets have beauty, painted on our porcelain, hanging on our walls, ringing through our stories. All are published by perfectbound as special featuresloaded e book editions. Confessions of an ugly stepsister was no different, it just didnt quite have the same magic as some of the other books of his ive read.
I absolutly love this book and its take on ugliness and the curses of beauty. Surely talent is a thing curled deep inside, just waiting to be exercised, and at the slightest invitation it will stretch, shake itself, make itself known. Gregory maguires new book retells cinderellas story from the perspective of one of the stepsisters, in much the same way his first novel. Confessions of an ugly stepsister by maguire, gregory ebook. He has authored several books for children starting with the lightning time in 1978 and including the daughter of the moon, lights on the lake. Oct 06, 1999 confessions of an ugly stepsister is way better than wicked, not least because the characters have consistent personalities and the plot is coherent. In 2002, the book was adapted into a tv movie of the same name directed by. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Claras father becomes hard up for specific reasons and one of the books.
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Mar 17, 2009 gregory maguire is the new york times bestselling author of confessions of an ugly stepsister. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read confessions of an ugly stepsister. Buy a cheap copy of confessions of an ugly stepsister book by gregory maguire. This book was purchased with support from the government of canadas social. Gregory maguire born june 9, 1954 is an american novelist. Pdf confessions of an ugly stepsister book by gregory. Confessions of an ugly stepsister, an abc film for tv starring stockard channing and jonathan pryce, first aired in march 2002. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
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