Ella Enchanted

Name: Ella Enchanted
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SKU: 9780064407052
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By Gail Carson Levine

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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine is a charming retelling of the Cinderella tale, where Ella is born with the "gift" of obedience, compelling her to follow every command given to her. As she navigates a world filled with ogres, elves, and fairies, Ella embarks on a quest to break this curse. The journey explores themes of self-discovery, bravery, and the power of personal choice in a magical setting.
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Ella Enchanted

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love a fresh twist on classic fairy tales, as it uniquely reimagines the Cinderella story with a spunky heroine bound by a magical curse. Adventure, humour, and self-discovery fill its pages, making it an enchanting choice for young readers who delight in stories of courage and personal growth.

Since her birth, Ella of Frell has been the unfortunate recipient of an addled fairy's gift--the "gift" of obedience. But spunky Ella does not tamely accept her fate and embarks on a quest to break this curse once and for all.

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This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old.

At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the "gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...

Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.

A tween favourite for 25 years—now shared with today's young readers by mums, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ella Enchanted has been praised for its creative twist on the classic Cinderella tale, offering a strong, relatable heroine whose journey of self-discovery and empowerment resonates with readers. The narrative is celebrated for its humour and engaging writing style, making it appealing to young audiences. Critics often highlight the book's exploration of themes such as obedience, individuality, and the pursuit of freedom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780064407052

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gail Carson Levine Young Adult

About the Author

Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; Stolen Magic; The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre; Ogre Enchanted; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

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