Cinderella is the daughter of a wealthy duke who remarried to give her a mother and sisters. When the Duke travels abroad, Cinderella finds that her new family is far from a family. With spoiled stepsisters and a harsh stepmother, Cinderella is forced to cook, clean, and manage the household. Yet she remains cheerful, gentle, and kind to her family, her animal friends, and a mysterious boy named Charles, who seems to have a connection with the prince of Emerald Castle. A whole new story on a classic fairytale. When Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help from the lovable mice Gus and Jaq, and from her Fairy Godmother.