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Summary: My daughter loved this book!
Review: She just turned 13, and read this book in a day! Then she told me the entire story..very creative idea, twisting a well known fairy tale. Now she wants to read all of Gail Carson Levine's books. It's also on the Accelerated Reader list at school, so she can test on it as well. I'm glad I trusted the reviews and bought it for her. Thanks!
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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.
L.C. L'cots and J.J. Jaymon
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Summary: Good-bye regular Cinderella!
Review: In one word, this book is AMAZING. But I could go endlessly for days about how much I fell in love with this book. I really hope Gail Carson Levine makes a sequel to this. In the story, Ella is cursed from the day she's born to be obediant. Any command she gets, she must obey. And in the story she meets Prince Charmont (a.k.a. Prince Charming) and eventually falls in love with him, but when her proposes to her, she realizes that with her curse, she could be forced to kill Char! Want to know what else happens? Tough luck, you'd better read the book, 'cuz I'm not telling!
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Summary: Loved it, like so many other people
Review: I loved this book, almost everyone I've heard of who has read it has loved it along with me. But you know how sometimes, you feel like a book is yours, not really anyone elses? That's how I feel about Ella Enchanted.
I don't like telling the plot of a book in reviews, I think it is kinda beside the point. But I do write them to tell people what are good books and what aren't, and I'm here to tell you This book is EXTRORDINARY!!!!!!
The thing is, why are people so harsh on the beginning? From the first page I was hooked, I don't understand how some people think that a fairies curse to "Be always Obidient" could not capture their interest immediately. I, myself couldn't wait to hear Ellas fate, her complex character and bubbly spirit making her a first class-friend.
Hello to the people who think that it is too similer to Cinderella, DUH, that's deliberate. It IS Cinderella (Ella-The main character, the prince's name is Char-you know "Prince Charming!?) Whoever didn't figure this out is, I think Brain-washed. An amazing peice of Fiction, I am very happy to give it five stars. :-)
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Summary: This is the best book!!!
Review: This book is really exceptional. I loved it, am still in love with it, and will probably love it forever. I read it in around 6th grade, and loved it from the first page to the last one. I am now in 9th grade, and it is still my all-time favorite book. I highly suggest this book for any reader who likes fantasy, romance, adventure, comedy, and action. It is about a unique girl, Ella, who must go through many difficult times. She has a horrible curse put on her when she was born by a fairy, and must always obey a command given to her. If someone said to her, "Jump off a cliff." she must go and jump off a cliff. It is a Cinderella story, with lots of twists and turns along the way. There are evil step-sisters who figure out Ella's curse, and order her to do- and NOT do- lots of horrible things. She also befriends a handsome prince along the way. If you ever read a book in your life, then definitely read Ella Enchanted and you'll love it too!!
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Summary: Ella Enchanted(I never actually read the whole book)
Review: I never actually read this whole book but from what I did read I didn't like it. I love "Cinderella" in all but this was just a tid bit too simular!I think this book is a total waste of time!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This is one of my all time favorites. The way the author paints a picture in your mind you would almost wish it to be real. The story is almost like Cinderella. Its a whole diferent world- in one book.
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Summary: Im enchanted
Review: I thought this book was absolutely wonderful. They way that Elle was trying to overcome what she saw as a fault in her self was exactly like what teenagers go through everyday. I had my child read this and now, a year later she is still reading it and rereading it.
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Summary: One of the VERY BEST AUDIOBOOKS FOR KIDS
Review: As a parent who listens to children's audiobooks non-stop I have to say that this is one of my absolute favorites!!The story is suspenseful and imaginative with delightful and convincing details, while the reading done by Eden Riegel is superb. The tape kept me engaged and delighted, the diction is clear, the expression convincing, and the production the most professional. I laughed, cried and sat on the edge of my seat waiting to see how Ella would resolve her painful dilemma. Not only will your children appreciate the wonderful story and excellent reading, but parents will be engaged and delighted as well.
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Summary: Ella Enchanted
Review: Ella Enchanted is a really good book! It is a fanasty story about a girl who's mother died. Ella is under a spell and it really plays a hudge part in the story. I recomend it for 10-13 year olds.
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