For as long as she can remember young Cinderella has dreamed of winning the puppet contest at the Midsummer Festival and making her parents proud. When scrap materials for her puppets are stolen Ella chases the thief. But Val isnt sneaky or mean or anything Ella thinks a thief should be so Ella decides to brave a new friendship. But only one girl will receive the prize. Can Ella put aside her own goals and let the best puppeteer win? Join in the fun with this exciting story perfect for early independent reading and packed full of colour illustrations.