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~ (Author) "That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me..." (more)
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At birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent 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 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, trying 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've 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. (Ages 9 to 14) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Paperback edition.



From Publishers Weekly

This lighthearted fantasy and recent Newbery Honor book re-invents the Cinderella story. "A winning combination of memorable characters and an alluring fantasy realm," said PW in a starred review. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Library Binding: 240 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (May 9, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060275111
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060275112
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,160 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #901,922 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally awesome!, December 27, 1999
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This book was so cool! The first time I read it the beginning was a little confusing because of all of the introduced languages and stuff, so I thought that was kind of strange. But Ella is so well described by Gail Carson Levine that you can feel the emotions as she struggles to overcome her wicked stepsisters' commands. I was so mad when her stepsister took Ella's necklace after she found out about her curse. It was all very suspenseful in the middle when she was with the ogres and I rejoiced at the end when...well, you'll have to read it to find out. I loved to book so much! I'm reading it right now for the fourth time and all of my friends are interested in reading it and asked if they can borrow it. This book is so beautifully written and the characters in it come alive just like Agulen's masterpieces! I loved the elves and d the ogres and I soon found myself worrying over the ending - whether Ella would break the curse and if she would get her wish of being with Char. This book is so awesome and I'd recomend it to everyone - in fact, I already have!
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35 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It was true love for me, June 11, 2000
Rarely does one find a children's book that is as potentially appealing to adults as it is to children. 'Ella Enchanted' kept me up at night till the wee hours of the morning--I wanted to see what would happen!

The first-person narrative is immediately endearing, capturing the personality of the main character in just a few lines. All the major characters are drawn and handled with care. My personal favorite was Ella's father--so heartless, yet so likable at the same time. Such a complex character rarely makes an appearance even in adult fiction.

The romance between Ella and Char made me laugh and sigh by turns. While a deep romance featuring a fifteen-year-old girl is not exactly believable, if one succeeds in suspending disbelief there is a beautiful depiction of the relationship, yet without ever becoming overdone or sappy.

I also liked the way Levine draws on elements from the original fairy tale while giving them a new twist--such as the obedience spell.

The only problem I had with this book were the occasional logical gaps that detracted somewhat from the plot's believability. Yet this is a minor detail, and one that I would probably not have noticed at age nine--which is, after all, the ideal age to read this book. But a teenager or an adult who is interested in fairy tale re-tellings should enjoy this hilarious new spin on 'Cinderella'.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you haven't read this book, buy it Right now!, November 27, 2000
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Gail Carson Levineis the most brilliant and best author I have ever read, and everyone I know agrees! I guarentee that you'll love it. If you have never read this book, a quick summary: This book is another version of Cinderella, but the best version. Ella's much loved mother dies and her father is an unloving greedy merchant. Ella, her mother, and her cook Mandy (Ella's fairy god-mother) are the only ones who know about the spell of obedience put on Ella at her birth by Lucinda, a crazy fairy. Ella is sent of to finishing school with her evil soon to be step-sisters, but really wants to get rid of her evil spell. Her friendship with the prince, Char, grows throughout the book. There are a couple of parts that were really sad, but it ended up happy! I recommend this book to who ever I can, but mostly to 10-16 year old girls! This was the first (and favorite book) my sister read over 200 pages. If you are thinking of buying this for someone, please, buy it, you won't regret it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ella enchanted - me!
She really did. This is one of my absolute favorite books. I first read it as a kid when it came out, and fell in love, completely and totally. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jennifer R. Hoover

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Dream-like, Get ready to be pulled in!
This book is much more than just a Cinderella retelling.Unlike the adapted movie, this is something that is classical yet with a quirky twist. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Different cover than shown
I really like this book, and encourage everyone to read it. It is much better than the movie that stemmed from it. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Leia

3.0 out of 5 stars Different from the movie obviously, but still good
It was entertaining enough to pass the time but don't expect it to be too memorable.
Published 1 month ago by Lindsay Whalen

4.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC book, Good Book on Tape
This is a fantastic book. It is well written and just plain fun. Ella Enchanted is the answer to all of the things that annoyed me about the Cinderella fairytale I grew up with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Mayberry

1.0 out of 5 stars Movie is WAY BETTER!!!
We loved Anne Hathaway in the movie Ella Enchanted. Enjoyed all the modern medieval-modern inclusions... the wooden bicycle, the wooden escalators at the shopping mall. Read more
Published 2 months ago by VA Mom

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story!!!!!
This is my favorite re-telling of the tale of Cinderella. I have read this book more times than I can count!!! Whoever thought Ella would be cursed with obedience? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Keely

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my Top 10!
One of my absolute favorites. I could read this book over and over again! This book is a fun twist on the Cinderella story that keeps me up all night reading, even the second time... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Noelani

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!
I really liked this book!! Gail Carson Levine is very talented, and she did a great job developing the characters and making them believable. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rinnie

5.0 out of 5 stars What can be better?!?!
Gail Carson Levine captured me with this beautiful novel.
Ella is given the gift of obedience but is cursed rather than gifed. Read more
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