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Cinderskella (Scarily Ever Laughter Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amie Borst (Author), Bethanie Borst (Author), Roch Hercka (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
Middle school is scary. So is turning into a skeleton at night. To win at both, you've got to put some skin in the game.

Cindy has a secret. Every night since her mother’s death, she turns into a boney, white skeleton. As if that wasn't bad enough, Cindy's dad is afraid of her, she has an evil stepmother who makes her do crazy chores, and there's a werewolf who wants to make Cindy his midnight snack. This curse is really starting to get under her skin.

With the Spring Fling dance fast approaching and Ethan, the cutest boy in sixth grade, showing interest in Cindy, she must figure out a way to shed her curse even if just for one night. But when she discovers that her curse allows her to visit her mother in the Underworld, Cindy realizes things might not be as bad as she thought. That is until she meets Mr. Death, the strange and wacky undertaker.

Things are heating up in the Underworld, and if Cindy doesn’t take matters into her own hands, the people she loves most might be in jeopardy. But if she cures her curse, she may never see her mother again.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Scarily Ever Laughter
  3. Print length
    268 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Accessibility
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  6. Publication date
    May 8, 2018
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1948882002
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Scarily Ever Laughter Tale 1
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Cinderskella (Scarily Ever Laughter Book 1)
Little Dead Riding Hood (Scarily Ever Laughter Book 2)
Snow Fright (Scarily Ever Laughter Book 3)
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"A young girl adjusts to big life changes in Amie Borst and Bethanie Borst's (Snow Fright, 2016, etc.) charming middle-grade novel with images by debut illustrator Hercka.

Middle school can be rough, but 12-year-old Cindy is having a particularly difficult time. Before her witch mother dies, she casts a spell on her daughter that causes her to transform into a skeleton every evening at sundown. Her father is horrified by his daughter's nighttime appearance, and Cindy feels more alone than ever--until she discovers the perks of her nightly metamorphosis. With the help of a fairy godmother and a few other supernatural creatures, Cindy realizes she can journey into the Underworld and visit her mom while the surface world slumbers. Her nightly excursions give her solace, especially after her father brings home a new wife and her two unpleasant daughters. Soon, Cindy's annoyance with her stepmother and her bizarre chore lists outweighs her grief. She also has a crush on Ethan McCallister, a boy at school who might be interested in her, as well. With the middle school dance coming up, Cindy finds herself torn between the land of the living and the world of the dead. The author's supernatural twist on a classic fairy tale is unexpected and enjoyable. Hercka's accompanying illustrations evoke filmmaker Tim BurtonThe Nightmare Before Christmas. Cindy is a chatty and likable narrator who frequently provides narrative asides (under "Time Out!" captions) that will tickle young readers' funny bones. Yet underneath the humor and the camp, the story has heart. It poignantly presents a family's struggle to adjust to the passing of a loved one, and it offers subtle insights into parenting, presented from a middle school perspective: "How do parents always know where we are, even when we don't want them to?"

A darkly sweet paranormal fairy tale about rediscovering life after death."--Kirkus Reviews *** "Cinderskella helped my daughter learn to read." - Angela, mother and elementary school teacher

From the Author

Read all the books by children's author, Amie Borst!

Scarily Ever Laughter series:
1 - Cinderskella2 - Little Dead Riding Hood3 - Snow Fright
Doomy Prepper series:
1 - Doomy Prepper's Complete Guide: How to Survive Fifth Grade and the Apocalypse
Unicorn Tales series:
1 - Callie's Magical Flight2 - Maeve's New Friend
Short stories:
1 - Dead Chimes

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BJM2VVR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mystery Goose Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1948882002
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Scarily Ever Laughter
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Amie Borst is an award-winning author of books for young readers including the Scarily Ever Laughter series, the Doomy Prepper series, and Unicorn Tales. She loves the color pink, still believes in unicorns, and uses glitter whenever possible. She enjoys eating chocolate while writing and keeps a well-stocked stash hidden away from her family. Amie is a founding member of the group blog, From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Authors where she contributed for a decade.

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Customers find this book fun to read and appreciate its well-thought-out story, with one describing it as a terrific take on an old tale. Moreover, the book features many surprises and is unique in its approach. Additionally, customers enjoy its humor, with one noting it's very funny, and they appreciate its pacing, with one review highlighting how it addresses young people's real angst.

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11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun and enjoyable to read, particularly praising it as a great book for kids.

"...one for my granddaughter, one for myself...We both thoroughly enjoyed it...." Read more

"...The time outs are just to funny. This is a great book for kids and I know moms will love it too." Read more

"This middle grade is a mix of what's spooky, fun, and heart-tugging...." Read more

"...This was a terrific take on an old tale. I loved reading it for myself and reading out out loud to my little ones...." Read more

7 customers mention "Story idea"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-thought-out story of the book, with one customer describing it as a terrific take on an old tale and another noting its imaginative fairy tale mash-up.

"...This fantastic adventure is unlike any other Cinderella story I've ever read and all the little surprises throughout will keep you on your toes...." Read more

"...It was so cleverly written, in that it addressed the real angst that young people have in a way that was entertaining...." Read more

"...It's a unique adaptation of a fairy tale--girl turns into skeleton, hello--that's sure to please young readers...." Read more

"...This is a great story for a young, budding, independent reader. It is creative, a little dark, very funny, full of love, and impossible to put down...." Read more

5 customers mention "Suspenseful"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, with many surprises throughout the story.

"...giggling through Cindy's hard times with just the perfect amount of spooky for a middle grade (and me!)..." Read more

"...A well thought out story with many surprises!!!" Read more

"This middle grade is a mix of what's spooky, fun, and heart-tugging...." Read more

"I liked this book because it was scary, sad and joyful all in one! I read the entire book in one sitting, just couldn’t put it down." Read more

3 customers mention "Creativity"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book creative and unique.

"...It's a unique adaptation of a fairy tale--girl turns into skeleton, hello--that's sure to please young readers...." Read more

"...This is a great story for a young, budding, independent reader. It is creative, a little dark, very funny, full of love, and impossible to put down...." Read more

"Middle grade readers will enjoy this unique and imaginative fairy tale mash-up...." Read more

3 customers mention "Humor"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning that the time outs are particularly funny.

"...The time outs are just to funny. This is a great book for kids and I know moms will love it too." Read more

"...It is creative, a little dark, very funny, full of love, and impossible to put down. What an awesome mother - daughter team...." Read more

"Fun, quirky Cinderella Tale..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting its heart-tugging nature and another mentioning how it addresses the real angst of young people.

"...It was so cleverly written, in that it addressed the real angst that young people have in a way that was entertaining...." Read more

"This middle grade is a mix of what's spooky, fun, and heart-tugging...." Read more

"...It is creative, a little dark, very funny, full of love, and impossible to put down. What an awesome mother - daughter team...." Read more

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  • Nisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars This fantastic adventure is unlike any other Cinderella story I've ever ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016
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    I sure hope Bethanie and Amie Borst have more cute tales they're planning to write because I will be first in line to read them. This fantastic adventure is unlike any other Cinderella story I've ever read and all the little surprises throughout will keep you on your toes. The best part, of course, are the little "Time Outs" throughout the book. These reads kept me giggling through Cindy's hard times with just the perfect amount of spooky for a middle grade (and me!)

    The lessons it teaches about accepting ourselves in all our beautifully unique glory also won me over! I highly recommend this book for parents and children alike!
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  • Ann E. Brazee
    5.0 out of 5 stars A well thought-out story with many surprises!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2015
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    I bought 2 copies of Cinderskella, one for my granddaughter, one for myself...We both thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so cleverly written, in that it addressed the real angst that young people have in a way that was entertaining. Cinderskella's adventures and obstacles seemed dire at times. . But she figured out how to navigate through her difficulties. It made it seem as if some of the trials kids have today might also be handled with wit and smart thinking . The heroine is so relatable( in spite of her condition and very likeable that kids can identify with her. A well thought out story with many surprises!!!
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  • Roxanne Scheringer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a fun book to read making me laugh and cry
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
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    Cnderskella by Amie and Bethanie Borst is the first book is in The Scarily Ever Laughter Series. This was a fun book to read making me laugh and cry. Cindy is a young girl learning to deal with many problems and discovering how to accept who she is and how to fit into her new life being a skeleton. Cindy's trips in the elevator to the underground were always exciting. The time outs are just to funny. This is a great book for kids and I know moms will love it too.
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  • Sharif
    5.0 out of 5 stars pulled me in
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
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    This middle grade is a mix of what's spooky, fun, and heart-tugging. It's a unique adaptation of a fairy tale--girl turns into skeleton, hello--that's sure to please young readers. It was sitting in my Kindle for a while--although the Kindle edition link is no longer working on Amazon--but I couldn't ignore the ebook for long. Between the cover, description, and opening pages that pulled me in, I read it in two days.
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  • Lisa Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars In love!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014
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    I have always been a fan of the fairy tale, but seriously.....how many times can you read the same one? Or read an adaptation that is the same? This was a terrific take on an old tale. I loved reading it for myself and reading out out loud to my little ones. This is a great story for a young, budding, independent reader. It is creative, a little dark, very funny, full of love, and impossible to put down. What an awesome mother - daughter team. I hope this is not the last book they write for us.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cinderskella was so much fun to read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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    Cinderskella was so much fun to read! My daughter & I curled up on her bed reading it and when we were done my daughter told me she was so glad that I bought the other 2 books. Love it! I bought a set for our local library and am contemplating buying copies for my nieces for Christmas! Love it! I can't wait to read more from Amie & Bethanie!
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  • Rebecca Blevins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this one
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2014
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    Loved this one. Cute, very inventive. Author has a wonderful imagination! Great for kids who like books with a bit of a "scare" factor, but it's very tame and not something that will give them nightmares. Well done! Looking forward to more books by this author!
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  • Daniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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    My daughter loves the books in this series. They are great twists on the classic tales and have fun heroines and great stories.
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