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What Is the Story of Cinderella? Audiobook, by Dana Meachen Rau Play Audiobook Sample

What Is the Story of Cinderella? Audiobook

What Is the Story of Cinderella? Audiobook, by Dana Meachen Rau Play Audiobook Sample
Release Date: February 4, 2025
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Read By: Marie-France Arcilla Publisher: Listening Library Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.50 hours at 2.0x Speed
Release Date: February 4, 2025
Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9798217018055

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

13

Longest Chapter Length:

08:37 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:10 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

8

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Publisher Description

How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more!

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time in the What Is the Story Of? series!


Did you know that the first version of Cinderella's story was written two thousand years ago in Greece? It was about a young woman named Rhodopis and her missing sandal. Since then, many versions of this fairy tale have been written featuring a poor girl whose kindness led to her dreams coming true. China, Italy, France, and Germany all have distinct versions of Cinderella's story that author Dana Rau explains within this exciting nonfiction book for fans of the beloved princess. Young readers will learn over a dozen different versions of Cinderella's story, including the most famous versions by Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein. Fans will also get to know the many different actresses who have brought Cinderella to life, including Brandy Norwood, Julie Andrews, Drew Barrymore, and Anne Hathaway.

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About Dana Meachen Rau

Will Damron has won several Earphones Awards and been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has had acting roles off-Broadway and on stage and screen throughout the country.