Books with title Rags to Riches

Most girls dream of being princesses, but one princess just wants to be a normal girl.Ella Carina, crown princess of Aelawyn, knows brutality and lies—she’s seen the way her father rules. Princess. Possession. To her father, the words had the same meaning. She was only as valuable as the alliance formed with her betrothal. Her freedom comes from an unlikely place: an attack on the castle.When the conquering King offers to protect her from the betrothal her father arranged for political gain, she consents. Hiding her within a peasant family is the only way to keep her and her secret safe. In this simpler life, Ella flourishes and catches the eye of the local Blacksmith’s son. For once, she can be herself and make her own choices, but the life of a princess—even one kept secret—was never meant to be easy. Trevor, crown prince of Galder has been searching for Ella, but not because of their betrothal. She is in grave danger from the very people who hid her away. His plan is to show her the truth and help her to safety. Nothing goes as planned. When Trevor finds her, it’s to discover she’s fallen in love with a peasant. Now he has two goals: help her regain her throne… and show her that she belongs with him. Riches to Rags is perfect for anyone who loves epic fantasy, C. J. Redwine and Marissa Meyer. Riches to Rags is a standalone novel, but there are three other fairy tale retellings set in the same world. If you enjoyed Riches to Rags, you may enjoy Savage Beauty (Sleeping Beauty), Unlocked (Rapunzel), and/or Brutal Curse (Beauty and the Beast meets Alice in Wonderland)."A beautifully written and delightfully unique spin on one of my favorite fairy tales." - Karen Lynch, author of The Relentless Trilogy"I am hoping we haven't seen the last of a few of these amazing characters." - Mandy Anderson, I Read Indie book blog

Roger strikes it rich ...No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger's mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire!Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way--Olivia Davidson, Roger's longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!

Most girls dream of being princesses, but one princess just wants to be a normal girl. Ella Carina, crown princess of Aelawyn, knows brutality and lies—she’s seen the way her father rules. Princess. Possession. To her father, the words had the same meaning. She was only as valuable as the alliance formed with her betrothal. Her freedom comes from an unlikely place: an attack on the castle. When the conquering King offers to protect her from the betrothal her father arranged for political gain, she consents. Hiding her within a peasant family is the only way to keep her and her secret safe. In this simpler life, Ella flourishes and catches the eye of the local Blacksmith’s son. For once, she can be herself and make her own choices, but the life of a princess—even one kept secret—was never meant to be easy. Trevor, crown prince of Galder has been searching for Ella, but not because of their betrothal. She is in grave danger from the very people who hid her away. His plan is to show her the truth and help her to safety. Nothing goes as planned. When Trevor finds her, it’s to discover she’s fallen in love with a peasant. Now he has two goals: help her regain her throne… and show her that she belongs with him.

Every cloud is supposed to have a silver lining, but have you ever heard of a coat with one? When Sam and Seb's mother, Isabella, discovers a coat lined with a thousand pounds in her own second-hand clothes shop, she doesn't know what to do with it. And money isn't their only problem. There's Granny, who falls in and out of love with a butcher, and then there's the saga of Seb and Viola - will he ever ask her out? Another fabulous story about Sam and Seb and their eccentric relatives from bestselling author Joan Lingard.

Roger strikes it rich ...No one would have guessed that Roger Barrett, the poorest boy in Sweet Valley, was really one of the Patmans, the wealthiest family in town. But when Roger's mother dies, the secret of his birth is revealed, and overnight he becomes a millionaire!Immediately Jessica Wakefield sets her sights on Roger and his newfound wealth. Only one thing stands in her way--Olivia Davidson, Roger's longtime girlfriend. But not for long. Jessica has a surefire plan to take care of her!

Most people anticipate a success story that describes a character’s (real life or fictional) triumph from rags to riches. What if we turn the tables and read about an already “lucky” character who was practically born with a silver spoon in her mouth, looks down upon others who have less than her or who don’t meet her standards, feels entitled to get what she desires from others, and gets away with countless bullying antics at school since her father knows what strings to pull to get her out of trouble? Meet Serendipity (a.k.a. Serene), who needs to be humbled in her world of entitlement to fill the endless void she is trying to fill. How will she turn from her vacant and selfish ways if she doesn’t have God in her life? Does she need to lose everything and go from riches to rags to find her purpose in the life that God intended for her?

One of the major topics of my book is bullying. Isolation and Cyber bullying are the two main types that are the main conflicts in my book. There is usually a root cause of why bullies treat their victims the way they do. Victims, like Samantha, need to step back and figure out the reason the attacker is going after them and deal with the situation head on in the beginning. Samantha, Serene's repeated victim, is constantly bullied by Serene and her good friend, Misty. They used isolation and cyber bullying to target Samantha and tear down her self-esteem. The main character's name is Serene. She is someone who needs to be humbled in the worst way. Lacking God in her life, she incessantly struggles to turn away from her hollow and selfish ways. As she goes from riches to rags, however, she discovers the life that God intended her to live.

Play script developed from Horatio Alger by Aurand Harris. Musical score by Glenn Mack available from the publisher, Anchorage Press Plays. Perfectly straight-faced treatment of the dime-novel hero who rose from rags to riches. Cast of 3 women, 6 men, extras. Four sets, painted on reversible screens and set in place by the actors. Late Victorian costumes. Produced at the Shanghai Children's Art Theatre, 1987.Ragged Dick, an honest, upright lad who earns his meager living by shining shoes, is entrusted with a $2.00 bill by a rich banker. When he delivers the change to the banker's home, this manly boy attracts the interest of the banker's daughter, who stirs his ambition. In a dramatic scene, Dick has the opportunity to rescue a poor little Match Boy from a tenement fire; and when the Match Boy proves to be the heir to a fortune, the banker recognizes Dick's sterling qualities, and starts him on the road to riches.

In this inspiring and informative nonfiction title, readers will learn the ways that people start from almost nothing to become millionaires and billionaires. Through examples of hard work and smart financial decisions, readers gain an understanding of how to invest money responsibly in stocks, commodities, bonds, and mutual funds while also learning the various ways that people have been successful in entrepreneurships. Informational text, fascinating facts, and a glossary of useful terms work in conjunction with vibrant images and inspirational examples to engage readers from cover to cover.