ella enchanted book by gail carson levine

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Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers. BenFisher said: This is a Kansas SAB bug, what is the listing link, I can send this to someone at Google. For how can she truly belong to herself if she knows that at any time, anyone can order her to hop on one foot, cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom, and she'll have to obey?Īgainst a bold tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters and fairy godmothers, Ella's spirited account of her quest to break the curse is a funny, poignant and enchanting tale about an unforgettable heroine who is determined to be herself.Įlla Enchanted is a 1998 Newbery Medal Honor Book and a major motion picture.In this novel based on Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given. At birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy named Lucinda, who bestows on her the gift of obedience. But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. Ella is back This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story celebrates its twentieth anniversary with additional bonus. So begins this richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's gift and feel that she belongs to herself. Ella must obey any order, whether its to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate. As a result, Ella is always under the power of everyone who tells her what to do, no matter what strange commands she receives. When Ella is born, a fairy gives her the gift of obedience.

Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. This detailed literature summary also contains Topics for Discussion and a Free Quiz on Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Ella Enchanted, a Newbery Honor Book, was her first book for children and was made into a major motion picture.

When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Gail Carson Levine has been writing all her life. 'That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me.

Ella enchanted book by gail carson levine