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Buttered Side Down

Buttered Side Down

By: Edna Ferber
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In the whimsical world of fairy tales, we often hear the phrase, they lived happily ever after. But what happens after the story ends? Once the enchantment fades and the glass slippers become worn, does the Prince ever find himself needing to remind Cinderella about her messy kitchen or her grammar? And after Puss in Boots has secured wealth and a bride for his master, does that gentleman not sometimes feel frustrated when neighbors refuse to acknowledge his lovely wife, born of humble beginnings? Buttered Side Down dares to explore these unanswered questions, offering a refreshing twist on the traditional endings we’ve come to expect. It invites us to consider that life may not promise perfection, but rather, simply existence—And so they lived. (Summary from the Foreword)Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy Social Sciences
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