Cinderella's Ball

Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Ella. She had golden hair and a smile that could brighten any day. Ella lived with her stepmother and two stepsisters, Penny and Plum. They were not very nice to Ella. They made her do all the cleaning and cooking while they wore pretty dresses. One day, a messenger came to their house. "The prince is having a Star Festival at the palace!" he announced. "Everyone is invited!" Ella was so excited! She wanted to see the stars and dance at the palace. "You cannot go," said her stepmother. "You must stay home and clean." That night, while Ella was sweeping, a tiny light appeared. It grew bigger and brighter until a woman stood before her. "Hello, Ella. I am Luna, the Star Weaver," she said with a smile. "I want to help you go to the festival." With a wave of her hand, Luna turned Ella's silver cleaning bucket into a golden carriage. She gave Ella a beautiful dress that sparkled like starlight. "Remember," said Luna, "you must come home when the rooster crows at sunrise. That's when the magic ends." Ella had a wonderful time at the palace. The prince danced with her all night under the shooting stars. Ella was so happy she forgot about Luna's warning. When she heard a rooster crow, Ella gasped. "I must go!" she told the prince. She ran down the palace steps, but one of her star shoes fell off. The prince found the shoe and said, "I will find the girl who fits this shoe and make her my princess." He visited every house in the kingdom. When he came to Ella's house, her stepsisters tried to fit the star shoe, but their feet were too big. Then Ella tried on the shoe. It fit perfectly! The prince was so happy to find her. "Will you be my princess?" he asked. "Yes!" said Ella with a big smile. Ella and the prince were married under the twinkling stars. Ella was kind to everyone, even her stepfamily. And they all lived happily ever after. The End.