Andy Mangels

This fractured fairy tale weaves the story of Elena. She wishes she could hide the snow-white streak in her hair from her former beauty queen stepmom. More than anything, she wishes for a dog. She grants one of her wishes by walking six neighborhood dogs. The job introduces her to Zach and his seeing-eye dog. As the teens get to know each other, Elena feels seen. Will her wish to repair her relationship with her stepmother come true? Aligned to Common...

This fractured fairy tale weaves the story of Beaute, or "Tay." The sleep deprived gamer is addicted to a fantasy world building RPG. But, she grows concerned when she notices not all is well with her friend, Sela, in real life and the video game world. One night, Tay discovers that everyone has fallen asleep. Everyone except for Sela. Tay realizes they're inside the video game. Will Tay be able to help her friend and figure out how to escape the...

This fractured fairy tale weaves the story of Cindy Rella. With a big school dance coming up, tomboy Cindy worries she isn't glamorous enough to attend like her vapid cousins. Plus, her career driven aunt has a list of chores for Cindy. But, with the help of a handicapped friend and his tailor father, Cindy gets her chance to go to the dance. Can she make it home and get her chores done before her family finds out? Aligned to Common Core Standards...

This Fractured Fairy Tale weaves the story of Rosabelle or "Rosa." The teen can't wait to start her first job at a local coffeeshop. There, she meets and gets to know her co-worker, Draven, a troubled goth boy. When he leaves his phone at work one day, she brings it to his house, where she discovers his secret. Later, a police encounter endangers Draven's family and future. Can Rosabelle figure out a way to help her beastly co-worker? Aligned to Common...

This “Fractured Fairy Tales” series updates "once upon a time" to "now." From “Cinderella” to “Sleeping Beauty”, each story celebrates the actions of boys and girls-actions that can have their own kind of magic. Full contents: “Beauty and the Barista” “Cindy Rella” “The Little Mermaid's Song” “Rapunzel Swings” “Sleeping Beauté” “Snow White and the Seven Dogs”