Book of the Week: Interstellar Cinderella

Summary: 

What would happen if Cinderella lived in outer space in and was a mechanic? If you want to know you should read our book of the week! "Interstellar Cinderella." You will love this modernistic twist on the old fairy tale. Age range is 3-6 but can be used with older students to answer wh questions or to compare to the original Cinderella Story. 

Vocabulary:

Sprocket- a wheel with teeth (moves in an engine) Wicked-a person who intends harm to someone Stranded- left behind SOS- A call for help  Glorious - grand or wonderful Socket wrench- a tool used by a mechanic 

Questions:

Who is the main character?  What does she dream of fixing?  Who comes to tell Interstellar Cinderella about the parade?  Do you think she will get to go to the parade? Why or Why Not?  How does Interstellar Cinderella feel about the ships in the parade? Why does the prince's space ship break?  How does Interstellar Cinderella fix it? What tool does she use?  If she can fix rocket ships what is her job title?  What event does the prince invite her to?  Why is it a "gravity free" ball? What kind of time did Interstellar Cinderella have at the ball?  Why does she leave her socket wrench behind?  Who traps Interstellar Cinderella in the attic? Why?  How does she escape?  How does the story end?  Did you like the story? Why or why not?  Why is the title "Interstellar Cinderella?"