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| Title | : | Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted #1) |
| Author | : | Gail Carson Levine |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Scholastic Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 232 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 1998 by Scholastic Books (first published April 25th 1997) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Fantasy. Paranormal. Romance. Science Fiction. Dystopia |
Gail Carson Levine
Paperback | Pages: 232 pages Rating: 3.98 | 373728 Users | 9892 Reviews
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At birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy named Lucinda, who bestows on her the "gift" of obedience. Anything anyone tells her to do, Ella must obey. Another girl might have been cowed by this affliction, but not feisty Ella: "Instead of making me docile, Lucinda's curse made a rebel of me. Or perhaps I was that way naturally." When her beloved mother dies, leaving her in the care of a mostly absent and avaricious father, and later, a loathsome stepmother and two treacherous stepsisters, Ella's life and well-being seem to be in grave peril. But her intelligence and saucy nature keep her in good stead as she sets out on a quest for freedom and self-discovery as she tries to track down Lucinda to undo the curse, fending off ogres, befriending elves, and falling in love with a prince along the way. Yes, there is a pumpkin coach, a glass slipper, and a happily ever after, but this is the most remarkable, delightful, and profound version of Cinderella you'll ever read. Gail Carson Levine's examination of traditional female roles in fairy tales takes some satisfying twists and deviations from the original. Ella is bound by obedience against her will, and takes matters in her own hands with ambition and verve. Her relationship with the prince is balanced and based on humor and mutual respect; in fact, it is she who ultimately rescues him. Ella Enchanted has won many well-deserved awards, including a Newbery Honor.Itemize Books In Favor Of Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted #1)
| Original Title: | Ella Enchanted |
| ISBN: | 0590920685 (ISBN13: 9780590920681) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Ella Enchanted #1 |
| Characters: | Ella Varner, Lucinda, Mandy, Prince Charmont, Areida, Hattie, Olive Abroholos Elephanta |
| Literary Awards: | Newbery Medal Nominee (1998), Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (1999), Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (1999), Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Grade 6-9 (2000), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (1999) Iowa Teen Award (2000), California Young Readers Medal for Middle School/Junior High (2000), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (2000) |
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A unique retelling with some truly surprising plot twists. Quite different from the other Gail Carson Levines fairy tale retellings that I have read. Ella Enchanted and more lush writing style and less deliberately comical and stilted interactions and it possessed quite an enjoyable style. Shock of all shocks - my favorite part of the book was undoubtedly the romance (I know. You dont see me say that in a review very often!). The relationship between Char and Ella was sweet and well developedElla Enchanted (Ella Enchanted #1), Gail Carson LevineAt birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy named Lucinda, who bestows on her the "gift" of obedience. Anything anyone tells her to do, Ella must obey. Another girl might have been cowed by this affliction, but not feisty Ella: "Instead of making me docile, Lucinda's curse made a rebel of me. Or perhaps I was that way naturally." When her beloved mother dies, leaving her in the care of a mostly absent and avaricious
Ah!! A FAIRY TALE after so long.Needless to say I looooveee fairy tales and this was a retelling (kind of) of Cinderella.My first thoughts were that it was quite different from the movie.I liked the movie and was hoping to like it too.And I did!!!.Although I have to say that the movie's climax was more exciting.Ella is a willful,kind,lovely girl who resides in an kingdom called Frell.Here humans,elves,fairies,ogres,and other such magical creatures co-exist . A fairy named Lucinda gives Ella the
just as good on the 800th read----i will reread this book infinity times.----Have I mentioned I love middle grade? Because hey, guess what, I absolutely goddamn love middle grade. (I feel like I shouldnt say goddamn in a review of a childrens book, but also I am still me. I still have my brand to look out for, regardless of target audiences.)A n y w a y. This book rules.https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...I have a kind of complicated relationship with the movie. It has a reputation for being
Ella Enchanted is a cute fairytale. I saw the movie years ago and thought Id give the book a try. They dont seem to follow each other too closely but both are fun for different reasons. The premise is the same, a good meaning fairy bestowed a terrible gift on a child to be ever obedient. Sure it seems like a good idea except there is no single person that Ella has to be obedient to, anyone can give a command and she has to follow. It wasnt too bad growing up, since she was treated well but after
❌ My advice to you: The movie and the book are two very separate and different things. So when you start reading this book, don't compare it with the movie. Don't even think about the movie at all while you're reading this.Do that, and you'll enjoy this book immensely.On the day she was born, Ella of Frell was given the gift of obedience by the foolish and careless fairy, Lucinda. Obedience. It was a gift.Well, for starters... Ella, Hold your tongueKiss me.Erhh...well, that's not such an
This still stands as one of my favorite books. The fantasy elements are clever and not too over the top. Ella is witty and pretty clever herself, not to mention strong and determined and resourceful. Mandy is just your everyday, ordinary, regular old cook/fairy. Char is, appropriately, charming. The stepsisters are deliciously evil. Lucinda is completely batty.I like that none of the women in the book are doormats. Good or evil, protagonist or minor background character, they have an opinion,
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