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Cinderellis and the Glass Hill
Children's fiction
Cinderellis and the Glass Hill
Book 4 of the The Princess Tales series
104 pages · First published 2000
Ellis is a farmer’s son more interested in inventing clever tools than impressing anyone, while Princess Marigold faces the traditional challenge of a glass hill that suitors must ride up to win her hand. Their worlds collide when Ellis’s practical ingenuity and kindness matter more than the heroic image expected of a fairy-tale prince. Magic, competition, and mistaken assumptions turn the contest into a playful reversal of Cinderella-style expectations. Gail Carson Levine’s short retelling celebrates brains and persistence in a story where the unlikely hero reaches the princess by solving problems rather than looking royal.
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Fairy-tale trials and magical peril; family mistreatment; romantic courtship and kissing-level affection.
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Stained Glass Cider
Orchard spice suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Family Secret Sour
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 1/2 oz pasteurized egg white or aquafaba (optional) ↗
- Ice
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- If using egg white, dry-shake first. Add ice and shake again, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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