Interstellar Cinderella
By Deborah Underwood
The Story
A gadget-loving girl dreams of fixing rockets instead of going to the royal ball, but when her fairy godrobot sends her anyway and the prince's ship breaks down mid-party, her wrench skills save the day.
Why It's Special
For the kid who'd rather take apart a toy than wear a party dress, this is the Cinderella story that finally gets her.
- Big idea: What makes you valuable isn't a glass slipper — it's the skills only you have.
- Vibes: Sparkly, funny, and rhyming, with a retro-space wink to the classic fairy tale.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy fairy tale retellings with a twist
- love rhyming text and playful wordplay
- are drawn to space, gadgets, and tools
- are working on seeing girls as fixers and problem-solvers, not just princesses
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What happened when the prince's ship broke down, and how did Cinderella fix it?
- Character: Why do you think Cinderella would rather fix rockets than go to the ball?
- Imagination: If you had a fairy godrobot instead of a fairy godmother, what would you want it to build for you?
- Real-life connection: What's something you love to build, fix, or take apart?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Cinderella felt when she got to use her tools to save the day?
