Sadie Jones and the Ball

Sally Nicholls

Jan 2026 · HarperCollins UK

Ebook

120

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Eligible

This book will become available on January 15, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this ebook

Sadie Jones, the smallest kitchen maid in the palace, is determined that no one should be left out of Prince Charming’s ball in this funny Cinderella retelling from Sally Nicholls.

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and how she and Prince Charming danced the night away at the ball. But what happened to all the other girls who were invited?

Sadie Jones, kitchen maid at the palace, is furious when everyone else is left standing around with no one to dance with while Prince Charming and Cinderella have a wonderful time.

So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, it’s up to Sadie to save the day!

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

About the author

Sally Nicholls is a highly acclaimed writer for children, best known for her sensitive portrayal of difficult subjects for a younger age group. Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and her YA novel about the suffrage movement, Things a Bright Girl Can Do, was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

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