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Summary: Ella Enchanted
Review: I think this is a great book. It is about a girl who has a curse on her. She is over 10 years old, she has a stepmother and stepsisters, they are very mean to her when her father wasn't around. She fell in love and finally did something she always wanted to do.
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Summary: I LOVE it!
Review: I have read Ella Enchanted tons of times and I am eager for more! I just "can't put it down!" It is simply fabulous! I am searching for more 'MidEvil Time' books, with comedy, conflicts, and romance, all packed together to find a perfect solution! This book has it all! If you haven't read it, read it, NOW! I LOVE IT!
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Summary: A Charming Story
Review: It is a very nice, charming story. I am 8 years old and I loved that book. It is similar to Cinderella and I had read this one before, too. But that one is long, has details, and more attractive.
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Summary: Can't put it Down!
Review: This is definatly the Best book I have ever read. True, it is based on Cinderella but,that's the good thing. It is intresting to see how Gail Levine compares the two stories. When Ella was born she was blessed with a good(really bad) gift, obediance. If someone told her to chop off her head, she wouldhave to. Hattie figures out Ella's obediance. Ella is made her slave. Ella falls in love with a prince. Does he love her? Do they marry? If you want to find out, read this great book. You won't be able to put it down. I recommend this book to anyone from 1-100! Enjoy it!
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Summary: Ella Enchanted
Review: Ella Enchanted is a wonderful book because it is practical, funny and smart all at the same time
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Summary: Adds to the myth
Review: Ella Enchanted gives us what makes a fairy tale worthwhile. We have a spirited heroine who is envied for her intelligence and bravery rather than for her beauty......a spell that explains why Cinderella did what her step-sisters and step-mother said... ... a prince who does things and likes Ella for who she is, rather than a nameless goof who falls in love with the heroine and nothing else... ... two different fairy godmothers, one good and one irritating... ... and a colorful cast of secondary characters who add pizzazz to the plot and give Ella some interesting adventures. This book is a treasure, and I'm glad it won such a prestigious award.
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Summary: A lovely book
Review: This book is a wonderful retelling of Cinderella. The detail and characters were very realistic. Gail Carson Levine adds a new element to this traditional story. Towards the end of the book, the story slips into the plot of Cinderella in such a way that the reader will be pleasantly surprised when she realizes the resemblance. Yes, this book probably appeals more to girls than to boys, but it is not only for very young readers. Older kids will find the book interesting, as well.
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Summary: Why all the acclaim?
Review: When I purchased a copy of this book, I had heard rave reviews for it from many people, of many different ages and reading preferences, all saying it was such an amazing book. I was amazed, alright - amazed that so many people had liked it. Athough there were variations on the same old cardboard characters, the plot was nothing new. The way it was told was extremely dull, and the author seemed to be trying to win the reader's affection with cutesy talking creatures, various magical exploits, and stale fairy tale jokes that were more like cliches. If you are looking for a good fairy tale retelling, try Beauty or Rose Daughter, both by Robin McKinley, or anything by Donna Jo Napoli.
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Summary: Intrigueing, Enchanting, Adorable, Indefinable.
Review: Ella Enchanted was truly one of the best books I've ever read (which are not too few). First of all the setting, I instantly connected with it, just the thought of there really being such a place filled with princes, ogres, elves, dwarves, fairies, I love it all. Now, coming from a child of the KoRn, those are pretty strong words. Gail Carson Levine has a devine way of conveying the emotions of her characters. I pride myself in my emotional strength and, well, coldness, but I felt every moment of happiness, every tear, every hint of pleasure or nervousness. If you are alive, read this book. P.S. I read Ella Enchanted three times in four days in a row.
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Summary: Disenchanted with Ella
Review: Ella Enchanted, by Gail Carson Levine, is a novel based on the Cinderella story, that depicts the life of a young girl, Ella. When Ella was born, she was placed under the spell of obedience, by a fairy, Lucinda. Ella soon falls in love with a charming prince and has to break the spell to save their love. Will Ella be able to break the spell, or will she have to leave her true love? I gave this book one star. Although it started off very strong it lost its power very quickly. Bouncing back and forth between proper english and hip phrases did not have a magical effect on this reviewer. I began to wish for my own fairy to save me from the tedious task of finishing this disjointed book. I didn't think that this book was a refreshing new twist on Cinderella, but rather, it made me long for the pages of Charles Perrault. I would not recommend it to others.
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