Ella Enchanted

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Summary: Best book for anyone who likes "fairy tales".
Review: Ella Enchanted is the best book I've read that retells the classic story of Cinderella. The book includes everything the imagination of a young girl cherishes, including the romantic ending. A perfect bed-time story for sweet dreams.

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Summary: I thought this book was FANTASTIC!!
Review: This book left my mouth open wide and gaping at the talent of Levine's writing. His writing was able to capture your thoughts and made you keep turning the pages. The magical world of Ella's was perfectly described and detailed out. It was sort of wobbly on the fact that it still had you wondering about commands she could do. On a scale from 1-10 I would give it an 11!!!

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Summary: wonderful take on an old old story
Review: I thought this was a terrific version of the Cinderella story. Ella is cursed at birth to a life of complete obedience to anyone who gives her a direct order. The ways she finds to assert herself in spite of this odious curse are delightfully clever, truly imaginative. I think if you were reading it with an 8-12 year old girl, it could lead to some interesting discussions about trying to please others, and when it is OK to do as someone asks vs. when you are betraying yourself. (Or you could just read it for fun, because it is fun!) My only complaint came from almost the very last page--after a whole novel of watching the pain Ella feels because of her always-absent father, we learn that when Ella has children, she deserts them, too. She and Char leave them behind and spend all their time travelling, checking up on them occasionally through a magic book. Well enough for Ella and Char, I suppose, but I wonder if the children feel any differently than Ella did during her father's long absences. Small gripe, though, about an otherwise wonderful book.

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Summary: A Wonderful, Wonderful Book for Any Age!
Review: I am currenty taking young adult literature in college and this book was one that I chose to read. I couldn't put it down. It was so good. I would tell anyone to buy this book. It is a must!

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Summary: Ella takes a thoughtless birthday gift and makes magic!
Review: A very charming and clever Ella takes the birthday gift of a thoughtless fairy and struggles to make the best of a troublesome situation. Ella is one of the most resourceful, sensible heroines to come along in ages; she thinks! She tries to learn from her mistakes, works to be a good friend, thwarts her enemies without doing violence, and tries valiantly to be a good person. I recommend you look into Ella's clever solutions to the trials of daily life...with or without magic.

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Summary: This book was 1 of the greatest I ever read!
Review: Ella Enchanted was almost like Cinderella only in the midevil times. It was thrilling\ romance\adventure.

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Summary: A Standing Ovation!!!!
Review: This book was absolutely one of the best books I have ever read!! I could not put this one down. I was so enthralled by Ella Enchanted that I finished this book in record time! It's about time that "Cinderella" stood up for herself! I love the idea of "Cinderella" with muscle! This was the most enchanting book with the lovely descriptions of the settings. Char sounds perfect and I cheered for Ella throughout the story. I am a teacher and I will definitely use this book in my classroom! It seems like every emotion is felt when reading this book. I used it for my booktalk and convinced several people to put this book on their "to do" lists. Ella is a lady with a sheer determination and she is admired for that characteristic. This book deserves, beyond the shadow of a doubt, a standing ovation!

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Summary: It was totally the best book I have ever read in my life!!!!
Review: I loved it sooooooooo much that I couldn't put it down. I can't wait until Levine writes her next book!

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Summary: The best book ever!
Review: This book is enchanting. I did this book for a book report and most of the students wanted to read it and thought that it was the greatest when they read it. I thought Ella was really nice. Char sounded like a really awesome person. I love this book!

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Summary: My favorite book is Ella Enchanted.
Review: I loved Ella. As I was reading along I was so disappointed that she was not going to marry prince Char. I found out that she had planned to forgive him at the three balls, then when Hattie took off Ella's mask, something very interesting happens!!!