From Our Editors
Junior Booklovers Contest Winner Katrina, age 14, Winnipeg,
MB
I have to say, of all the fantasy and fairytale books and
stories that I have read, this one tops the list! Ella Enchanted is
a beautifully and elegantly written adaptation of the classic
Cinderella story, and really, I must say, it's the best one I've
read so far.
The traditional love story, when put into Gail Carson Levine's
mind for fantasy, is put in a much more comical sense, and the
characters are so lovable! I simply adore Prince Char - he really
is charming - and like, the perfect guy! And I really admire Ella
for being so heroic - I told you I liked heroes!
This story, like most fairytales, has the perfect "happily ever
after" ending and I love it! If anyone asked me for the perfect
romantic fairytale, I would suggest this - wait, I already
have!
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Being a fairy is never easy. Since her birth, Ella of Frell has
been the unfortunate recipient of an addled fairy's gift -- the
"gift" of obedience. However, spunky Ella does not tamely accept
her fate and embarks on a quest to break this curse once and for
all! Ella Enchanted is a nice addition to
every young reader's collections.
From the Publisher
How can a fairy's blessing be such a curse?
At her birth, Ella of Frell was given a foolish fairy's gift?the
"gift" of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether
it's hopping on one foot for a day or chopping off her own
head!
But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. She goes
on a quest, encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy
godmothers, and handsome princes, determined to break the curse?and
live happily ever after.
About the Author
Gail Carson Levine is the author of the Newbery Honor Book
Ella Enchanted; New York Times bestsellers
Ever and Fairest; ALA Notable Book Dave At Night;
The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; the six
Princess Tales books; the nonfiction book Writing Magic:
Creating Stories That Fly; and a companion to this picture
book, Betsy Who Cried Wolf!
She lives with her husband, David, and their Airedale, Baxter,
in the Hudson Valley of New York State, in a farmhouse that was
built more than two hundred years ago.
About the Book
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.
Format: Trade Paperback
Published: September 28, 1998
Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
Language: English
