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Book ReviewsElla Enchanted (Thorndike Press Large Print Juvenile Series) |
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Book: Ella Enchanted (Thorndike Press Large Print Juvenile Series)
Written by: Gail Carson Levine |
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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Superior Re-Telling Of Cinderella
Rating:
5 / 5
A great, GREAT book! It's the sort of novel you can curl up with when it's snowing outside and read in one sitting. Perfect! This is a version of Cinderella, wherein Ella (get the name change?) lives with her wicked stepsisters and dreams of meeting a handsome, smart Prince Charming to take her away. Alas, Ella was also given the "gift"--by another name a curse--that makes her obey any order given her. (Boy, there's a plot detail ripe for abuse in other hands, eh?) How this all untangles to its conclusion makes for a magical story that I loved more than the original or any other novel of its kind I have ever read. Pure enchantment for pre-teen girls or anyone who seeks a delightful happy story.
My Personal Favorite
Rating:
5 / 5
This book has been one of my favorites ever since my teacher lent it to me in the 6th grade. Ella's integrity and intelligence really shines against the dumbness that is her step-sisters. She takes on her problems without waiting for the prince to rescue her. Gail Carson Levine creates a concrete reason for "cinderella" to have become a slave for her step-family. Its just an amazing story overall, and don't judge it by the movie, they changed everything.
incredible book...... enjoyable at any age, MY FAVORITE BOOK. don't judge it by the movie!!
Rating:
5 / 5
I was really sad when they came out with ella enchanted the movie. the movie they made was completely cheesy and kiddish, over the top. almost nothing followed the book. the only thing that was similar was the girls name and the fact that she had an obedience spell. i almost wanted to vomit when i saw the prince's "fan club," and when the elves or whatever they were started singing and dancing. just to let you know... dont expect the book to be ANYTHING like the movie. this book is my favorite book even though im definately not in the "9-12" reading age group. its so full of life and love and its so engaging. ANYONE with a heart could definately enjoy this book. its a treasure, and can be read over and over again. its stunning, i absolutely love it!! i love all of the relationships in the story, i love the romance between ella and char. its such a beautiful story of strength, i LOVE the ending!! i reccomend this book so highly, its amazing!
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