When Cinder Ashok's mother dies in a freak carriage accident, he doesn't think life can get any worse but it does.

His dad marries a total horror and Ash Boy inherits bullying step-brothers Rock and Boulder.

All Cinder wants is to be left in peace in the library with his side-kick Buttons.  But Rock and Boulder are on a mission to compete in Prince Charmless' upcoming jousting tournament.

Everything turns upside down when Cinder's fairy godfather magics him into the tournament.

Now he's got a happily-ever-after in his sights!

Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+