Author: Eva Ibbotson
Format: Paperback
Pages: 383
Recommended Age: 8+
This is a fun, entertaining historical fiction for girls. It is the story of a young Russian countess whose family is forced to flee to England during the revolution. In order to help her family survive, Anna takes a position as a servant in noble English household. The story draws a number of parallels to the classic Cinderella as Anna develops feelings for Rupert, the young Earl whose household she works for. It even has the classic evil stepmother(in this case, Rupert's spoiled, mean-spirited fiance). This is a fun, lighthearted story rich with historical context.
While the book is technically classified as a teen book, the content is perfectly appropriate for younger girls, as long as their reading level is up to it.
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