Ella Enchanted (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
by Gail Carson Levine
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Author: Gail Carson LevineEdition: School & Library Binding
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-03-01
ISBN: 0613076915
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Turtleback
Book Reviews of Ella Enchanted (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Book Review: Awesome Ella
Summary: 4 Stars
When Ella was born, a foolish fairy, named Lucinda, gave her what she thought was the precious gift of obedience. From that moment on, Ella would have to do whatever some one commanded her to do. If she tried to disobey, she would physically become ill and resort to following her orders whether she liked them or not. After her mother dies, her father becomes a poor merchant who marries into money. Ella then inherits two mean stepsisters and an unfeeling stepmother. Her only two friends are her cook/fairy godmother, Mandy, and the Prince Charmont, to whom she actually rescues in the end. This book is a twist on the familiar Cinderella story. It contains all of the essentials of glass shoes, a pumpkin carriage, a fairy godmother, and a poor maiden falling in love with the prince of her nation. The main question that remains is how will Ella be rid of her precious spell before it takes over her life?
Levine sets this story up to sound like a traditional fairytale. It begins by telling about the character's past, her birth, childhood, and then to the present to start the chain of events. It is told from the main character, Ella's, point of view. If any other character had told it, the most logical one would be that of Prince Charmont. He is Ella's friend and love interest, but if it had been told by him, the Cinderella-like story would have been damaged and possibly lost. The language is relatively simple and is at about a reading level of a fifth grader. The main idea of the story is taken from the old tale of Cinderella. But like most fairytales, it is given a new twist for this generation.
This book is more suited for children ages eight and on due to the language and possibly also the underlying threat of ogres. This book mainly falls into the fairytale/fantasy category because of its dealings with magic pumpkins and fairy godmothers. Fairytale enthusiasts, Cinderella fanatics, and the young at heart should read this book. It is truly an amazing story of a young woman who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. For that reason, Ella Enchanted is a definite must read for every young woman.
Summary of Ella Enchanted (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In this novel, based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.Every child longs for the day when he or she will be free from meddling parents and bossy grownups. For young Ella, the heroine of Gail Carson Levine's Newbury Honor-winning debut novel, this is more than a fanciful wish; it could be a matter of life or death. Placed under the spell of a blundering fairy, she has no choice but to go through life obeying each and every order--no matter what the consequences may be. "If you commanded me to cut off my own head, I'd have to do it."
Eden Riegel (As the World Turns, Les Miserables) uses her youthful, energetic voice to lead the listener into a familiar world of fairy godmothers, wicked stepsisters, and handsome princes. But this imaginative retelling of the Cinderella story comes with a welcome twist. Instead of a demure heroine patiently awaiting a prince who will carry her off, this Ella is a feisty ball of fire with the courage and ambition to take matters into her own hands.
Riegel narrates in a youthful, energetic tone that is perfectly suited to Ella's character. Her voice adds charm and immediacy to a wonderful story already rich with excitement, adventure, romance, and mystery. (Running time: 5.5 hours, 4 cassettes) --George Laney
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