Ella Enchanted

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Summary: A better version of Cinderella
Review: This story is another smarter version of Cinderella. Ella, the main character, is a young girl who was cursed by Lucinda, the fairy, to always be obedient. Her fairy godmother, Mandy, assured her that she would be able to break the spell one day. However, in the meantime, Ella had a hard childhood. She was bossed around by Mandy, who did it without knowing it, and it grew steadily worse when her mother died and her father sent her off to finishing school. At finishing school, a mean girl named Hattie learned her secret and bullied her immensely. She escapes, and goes back with the help of her friend, Prince Charmont. At home, more disaster awaits her. After a long trial, she finally breaks through the curse with much pains, and gets to marry.
I like this story because the Cinderella of this story is so much more intelligent. Ella is not a weepy, easily defeated girl; on the other hand, she is strong and ornery. She doesn't listen to just anybody as sweet Cinderella would, and do everything she is told to do. Ella believes that there is no point in being a lady if all a lady has to do is to listen to others give her commands, and then doing them whether she likes them or not. I fully agree with her on that account. I despise girls that meekly obey to everything and get led around by their noses- as if they could not think for themselves- which they are capable of doing if they just would.
My favorite part of the story is when Ella goes to the giant's, Uxanne's farm to attend the wedding taking place and to find her father there. People always think that we are bigger than most animals, which gives us the right to dominion over them, because other creatures cannot resist. For example, if I blow an ant from one side of a bathtub to the other, it would have to obey because it cannot steel against the man-made mind. Well, giants could dominion over humans if they wanted to here, since they were so much bigger. It's interesting to hear about the food- a walnut being bigger than a baby, a cream puff the size of a balloon. Ella has to eat with her fingers because the silverware is too large, and to drape her napkin over her arm because it is so roomy. I wish I could experience a meal like hers.

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Summary: its Classic!!!
Review: This retelling of Cinderella is absolutely perfect. It has love, humor, spunk, great characters, and an unforgettable version of the Grimm's Cinderella story. I am 17 and have gotten all of my friends to read it. It's great. Everyone, from a 6 year old to a 66 year old will like it. Truly enchanting.

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Summary: One of the best
Review: I love this retelling of Cinderella. It expands the fairy and magic theme and this works really well. I also enjoyed the development of the relationship and characters of Ella and the prince. Wonderful and entertaining.

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Summary: Ella Enchanted
Review: By retelling the famous fairytale Cinderella, Gail Carson Levine sends out the message in Ella Enchanted that in you believe in yourself, you can conquer the toughest things.
Ella, who plays Cinderella, is given the "gift" of obedience by a foolish fairy, Lucinda. Now Ella must obey every direct order given to her, which is partly why she is such a klutz.
To make matters worse, Ella's mom passes away. During her funeral, she meets Prince Charmont, or "Char." He's very modest and understanding, and he cheers Ella up a bit. Unfortunately, Ella also meets Hattie and Olive, two self-centered and spoiled brats.
Then, as if Ella's life couldn't be more miserable, her father sends her to finishing school in the town of Jenn with the disgusting slobs, Hattie and Olive. Soon, Hattie cleverly finds out that Ella is very obedient. So, being greedy, she turns Ella into her little slave. Strong-willed Ella doesn't take such torment. She runs away from school to try and break the curse but she's unsuccessful.
With nowhere to go, Ella returns home. Meanwhile, Char writes her to her, expressing his deep affection towards her. Although she loves him too, she realizes the danger that her curse would bring him. She pretends to run away. How will Ella ever be able to live happily ever after?
A descriptive, well thought out story. We couldn't stand to put it down. I was disappointed when the story was over. We wanted to keep reading. I felt myself laughing and crying with the characters. We recommend this book to anyone who once enjoyed the tale of Cinderella and wants to hear it told through a different point of view.

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Summary: Under the Enchantment
Review: Gail Carson Levine has painted a fairy tale scene with a wonderfl twist to Cinderella. Ella, fashioned afer Cinderella, encounters her beastly father, Finishing School, two annoying step sisters,orges, giants, fairies, and a prince that sweeps her off her feet. On top of all that, ella is under an enchantment.
Reading this book will expand yor imagination and make you feel you are in the story. This books gives you an inside look that Disney doesn't.
I positivly enjoyed this book and I have read it five to six times. I reccomend it to anyone who loves to read enchanting books.

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Summary: This is an awesome book!!!
Review: I think this is one of the best and most creative books I've ever read. Gail Carson Levine is an awesome author who really puts some cute and funny ideas into writing this book. It is about a girl named Ella who is cursed to be obedient and tries to find the fairy who bestowed the curse on her to undo it. There is also an evil stepmother and two annoying stepsisters and a prince and I LUV THE BOOK!!! It is really good and the ending is so cute! Ok, well, get the book, buy it, borrow it, whatever, but READ IT!!! :):):)

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Summary: The best book
Review: Thsi is the best book I have ever read! I read it 3 times in row, and I mean in a row. Right when I finished it I began reading it again! It's a bit like Cinderella. With a wicked stepmother, balls, and a prince. But this is even better. Ella has a curse on her- obedience! Any time some one says she must do some thing she must! That's why she's trying to find the fary that put the curse on her so she can marry Prince Char.

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Summary: A book about fairytales and holding onto your dreams!!
Review: People out there if you haven't read this, read Ella Enchanted now, it's a great book!! Gail brings lots of fairytale creatures such as ogres, fairies, and giants into her book. The book takes you to places you have only dreamed to go. You will find that the end is the most interesting. If you like books with adventure then this is the book for you, Ella Enchanted.

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Summary: Ella was not perfect but hey who is?
Review: I loved reading Ella Enchanted. I have read it 5 times and learned something new everytime. It is a great fairy tale one that is very interesting and fun! I loved the way Ella was not so perfect like Snow White or Cinderella. When she got mad, disliked or disapproved of something she showed it and was not afraid too. That is part of what made this such an interesting book. But there wee also things I disliked such as the ogres eating people only because when I read it to my younger sibling he/she got scared and no longer wanted to read it and that disappointed me because it is such a great book. Still I hope many other readers enjoy this book as much as I did and still do to this day!

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Summary: I LOVE this book!!!
Review: I Love this book! I've read it six times! I read it so many times that The binding came off of my paper back copy and I had to buy it in hard back! I really enjoy reading this book. Every time I read it it is exciting all over again like it is the first time you read it!