The first book in the prose fairytale series by Amanda Lovelace.  My oldest child had been telling me about these for months - I am glad I took the suggestions. 

Lovelace has done an incredible job at taking a stale old children's classic and flipping it on its head.  They made it inspiring for women of all ages to enjoy.  The author shows that even through heartbreak, snobbery, and dislike from others, you can accomplish anything you set you mind to... just break those glass slippers and run!