Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair

Join Cinderella in a World Where Anything is Possible! In a Kingdom far, far away lives Cinderella. As expected, she slaves away for her cranky sisters and step-mother. She would dearly love to attend the Royal costume ball and meet the Prince, but her family is totally dead set against it. In fact, they have gone so far as to trash her wheelchair! An unexpected magical endowment to her wheelchair begins a truly enchanted evening and a dance with the Prince. Can true love be far behind? * This fairy tale demonstrates people with disabilities can overcome abuse * Children with disabilities finally have a Cinderella story they can identify with * In this version, Cinderella uses her own abilities to build a new future for herself * The connection Cinderella and the Prince share illustrates love surges past mutual attraction Acclaim for Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair “An inspiring and exciting read for children of all ages and abilities. Finally here is a book which shows that wheelchair-mobile children can achieve anything. A clever, modern twist on this traditional and much loved story.“
—Joanne Smith, TV Producer, Terry Fox Hall of Fame inductee, Gemini Award winner “This strength-based present day Cinderella story reminds readers that everyone, including someone with a physical challenge, can have the experiences and relationships they hope to have. This Cinderella found that ‘success was of her own making’. A must have for every school library and therapy office.” —Theresa Fraser, M.A., Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist, author of: Billy Had To Move “A wonderful, upbeat, modernized version of a familiar fairy tale. Cinderella’s physical disability is taken in stride, and life goes on regardless. I loved it!” —Dr. Laurie Zelinger, Child Psychologist, author Please Explain Anxiety to Me “A magnificent modern-day Cinderella story teaching children of all ages—about creating one’s own success, happiness, and positive self-image while embracing life’s challenges.” —Sherry Jones Mayo, RN, EMTP, NCCN, author Confessions of a Trauma Junkie Learn more at www.JewelKats.com From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com JUVENILE FICTION: SOCIAL ISSUES – SPECIAL NEEDS

Author Biography

Jewel Kats, 32, is an award-winning writer. She’s also one tough cookie. At the age of nine, Jewel endured a car accident. Her physical abilities altered forever. She spent weeks in the Hospital for Sick Children recovering, has survived eight leg surgeries, and currently walks with a cane. (Note: It’s fashionably handpainted!) Nothing stops Jewel. For six years, she penned a syndicated teen advice column for Scripps-Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Services. Jewel has earned $20,000 in scholarships from Global Television Network and Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. She’s penned three children’s books, including: “Reena’s Bollywood Dream” and “What Do You Use to Help Your Body?” This fairytale took her five years to write. It’s just that special! Jewel is now working on a movie screenplay. She calls Toronto home. Please visit her website at: www.jewelkats.com About the Illustrator Richa Kinra is the internationally published illustrator of several children’s books, adult fiction books and spiritual poems. Her books include titles as Fuzzball goes to the Mall, Emilie is…Princess for a day, Debra Meets Her Best Friend In Kindergarten, Annabelle’s Secret, Reena’s Bollywood Dream, and others. She lives in India with her family, and says she received a lot of encouragement from her parents and friends who saw her artistic talent. Her hand painted works are primarily in watercolors, acrylic and oils, sometimes incorporating colored pencil, dry colors, pen & ink and/or collage.