"In this fairy tale mash-up, the Big Bad Wolf doesn't want to go to the masquerade ball like Cinderella unless he can cause some trouble. This lone wolf leaves his taxes, dresses up like a granny, and goes to the party to cause trouble. By the end of the night, he may have made a new friend. This fresh play on Cinderella is lighthearted and redefines happily ever after to include the age-appropriate choice of friendship. The contrast between the bad wolf and the good prince creates a hint of conflict, though the story lacks much character growth. Having male main characters who try on costumes, play pranks, and enjoy eating can draw in boys whose perspectives in fairy tales are sparse. The allusions to the three little pigs, Cinderella, and Goldilocks will please readers with background knowledge of fairy tales. The inclusion of bigger and more unfamiliar words will help expand vocabulary. The illustrations highlight the fashion sense of the target audience in a joyful albeit zany manner. This modern fairy tale is inclusive, upbeat, and high-interest. The plot does resolve quickly with minimal conflict; however, the flip side of this is that the story reads briskly and collapses the complications of miscommunication that slow down other versions. VERDICT A grand retelling that's refreshingly well-paced and sure to circulate in all libraries."

--School Library Journal