Levines other books include ever, a new york times bestseller. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether its hopping on one foot for a day or chopping off her own head. It seems like sweet books are by default not considered ya, even if the character is a young adult. Edit ella is a strongwilled, intelligent girl that has been battling with the lucindas gift of obedience since birth. Great adventures, obstacles to overcome, engaging characters and a little magic. Ella enchanted, the two princesses of bamarre, fairest from the worlds largest community of readers. That one knock aside, the author adds so many newer elements that one misstep isnt that big a deal. Mira, mirror by mette harrison the two princesses of bamarre by gail carson levine books by robin mckinley. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever. If you like ella enchanted you might like similar movies the prince and me, what a girl wants, sydney white, ice princess, the princess diaries 2. Ella enchanted does a great job of managing this, save for the end which felt exactly the same as the original tale. I didnt know whether to give him my hand or to let him push up on my elbow.
Ella enchanted childrens books wiki fandom powered by. The story has a definite fairy tale feel, but it goes beyond the original cinderella story with quirky characters and a strong female lead, one who doesnt. The book ella enchanted is about a girl that gets put under the curse of obedience. Since its 1997 publication, levine has produced three more variations of other wellknown stories.
I am sure she he would be happy to help you find some good books to your. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for just letting you all know. Ella enchanted is the best feminist book ever written and thats pretty much final.
Hi, im jane, ba drama, film and tv and ma cultural and creative industries. If you enjoyed ella enchanted, try these other books that read like it. She goes on a quest, encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, and handsome princes, determined to break the curseand live happily ever after. Shaking her head sympathetically at mother, the fairy touched my nose. If you are interested in more books like ella enchanted, here is a book you may like. Oct 23, 2017 i absolutely love ella enchanted see more ideas about enchanted book, enchanted and book worms. In the pacific there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Witty and willful, ella has managed to hide her affliction from the rest of the world. Around it, blue dolphins swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds abound. At last readers get a reasonable explanation for cinderellas meek behavior. Movies like ella enchanted if you like ella enchanted you are looking for fairy tale, feel good and humorous movies about with cinderella story, fairy, true love, wizards and magicians, prince, imaginary kingdom and adventure themes of comedy.
Fairest also by gail carson levine author of ella enchanted. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. She is the daughter of sir peter of frell and lady eleanor. At birth, ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent fairy named lucinda, who bestows on her the gift of obedience. Gail sent the manuscript for ella later retitled ella enchanted to an agent she met at a writing conference. Ella enchanted gail carson levine read online free books. As a lover of fairy tales, balls, and evening gowns, every version of cinderella was a treat, but this one felt like it was made just for me. But strongwilled ella does not tamely accept her fate. Gail carson levine by ella enchanted at the best online ebook storage. Ella enchantedis what every great middlegrade novel should be. Once upon a marigold by jean ferris just ella by margaret peterson haddix books by shannon hale. They were enchanted and might have read all day, except that slannen stopped them. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to ella enchanted.
Ella enchanted 1998 read online free books in epub,txt. Her first book for children, ella enchanted, was a 1998 newbery honor book. Dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for young adults. In all of tyme, from the redlands to the grey, no one is as lucky as rapunzel. Ella enchanted, which was a newbery honor book in 1998, is levines take on the traditional cinderella story, giving her own explanation of how the heroine came to have a wicked stepmother and stepsisters, ended up becoming a servant, and is finally chosen by the prince. Ella was given the socalled gift of obedience at birth by the fairy lucinda.
Ella of frell is cursed at birth by a fairy named lucinda with the gift of obedience, which forces her to obey any. In 2018, levine published ogre enchanted, a prequel to. At the beginning i mostly wrote picture books, which were rejected by every. Fairest, a best book of the year for publishers weekly and school library journal, and a new york times bestseller. In 2006, levine went on to write fairest, a retelling of the story of snow white, set in the same world as ella enchanted. How the heroine of ella enchanted accidentally became. Ella enchanted by gail carson levine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story is a retelling of cinderella featuring various mythical creatures including fairies, elves, ogres, gnomes, and giants. Extras from ella enchanted ella by any other name elementary ella the unseen scene gnomic spoken here. Like the movie, ella enchanted by gail carson levine is a wonderful book for kids and adults. He wound up with the middle of my arm and i had to grasp the side of the carriage with the other hand for balance. One of the first books i ever loved, and still love to this day, is ella enchanted.
That fool of a fairy lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. It isnt easy being the rather overlooked and unhappy youngest sibling to sisters named for the other six days of the week. Over the next nine years she wrote a dozen picture books, none of which were published. Fantasy contentsshow description ella enchanted is a newbery honor book by gail carson levine that reinvents the story of cinderella. 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. My first awareness of it came on my fifth birthday. Their lighthearted tone follows william brookes fractured fairy tales. In response to these traditional fairy tales, many authors have tried to reclaim the realm of fairy tales for girls. I feel like this is a confession that i will regret making.
It is a childrens book written by gail carson levine, and it is a retelling of the classic cinderella fairy tale. Ella enchanted by gail carson levine is one of my favourite books of all time, and it has been since i first picked it up as a kid. If youve only seen the movie, i beg you to try the book. So, to make things easier for myself ive settled on a simple answer. Ella enchanted is a 1998 newbery medal honor book and a major motion picture.
The plot as told by horn book says, cursed at birth with the gift of obedience by an irresponsible fairy, ella in ella enchanted is powerless to resist the commands of others. Ella enchanted is a middlegrade fantasy retelling but i would fully recommend for ya readers of the classic cinderella. Goodreads members who liked ella enchanted ella enchan. Ella enchanted, a novellength retelling of cinderella, didnt launch a sevenbook saga or inspire raucous midnight bookrelease parties, but it won a newbery honor and a legion of adoring fans. If you like ella enchanted you might like similar books the true confessions of charlotte doyle, princess academy, island of the blue dolphins, the tale of despereaux, bridge to terabithia. I notice because ive written one id think of as like ella enchanted but the heroine needs to be old enough to get married. Ella enchanted is a feminist masterpiece book riot. More information about this seller contact this seller 38. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Ella enchanted trophy newbery and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Against a bold tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters and fairy godmothers, ellas 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. And now wed like to show you something wonderful too. Gail carson levines first book for children, ella enchanted, was a newbery honor book. In carson levines hands, the tale of a sweet, beautiful girl who slaves thanklessly for her evil stepmother and sisters. Ella enchanted was my favorite book when i was 12, is my favorite book right now, and might be my favorite book forever.
Ella enchanted, by gail levine, tells the story of an ordinary girl struggling under the weight of an extraordinary curse. Eleanor ella of frell is the 15yearold girl that narrates the book, ella enchanted book, which is her cinderellalike story. Fairest also by gail carson levine author of ella enchanted beastly alex finn i believe there was a movie created of. Ella enchanted by gail carson levine, paperback barnes.
Ella enchanted is a rich and imaginative retelling of the cinderella story as a young adult novel. Fairest also by gail carson levinebased of the snow white original323 pages p. Though ella enchanted is a childrens chapter book, its more complex. I was a fan of the movie hides this is my first time reading ella enchanted and now i understand why everyone hates the film. Im going to look back at these books in two blog posts. If youre brave enough to risk an avalanche, look behind the stacks of books and dvds and youll find me balancing a cup of tea, a handful of. The ella enchanted film managed to create such unholy carnage that even. Ella enchanted is a newbery honor book written by gail carson levine and published in 1997. Feminists often denounce traditional fairy tales because they perpetuate the ideals of a patriarchal society by encouraging girls to behave like proper princesses and wait for charming princes to take charge and save the day. See more ideas about enchanted, enchanted book and enchanted movie. The princess test, the fairys mistake, and princess sonora and the eong sleep. She continued to take writing classes and joined writers groups.
My personal opinion is thats partly why they put littlegirl ella on the new cover. If you like ella enchanted you might like similar books the true confessions of charlotte doyle, princess academy, island of the blue dolphins, the tale of. This discovery was like a lightbulb turning on, she has said. Buy a cheap copy of ella enchanted book by gail carson levine. Ella enchanted is a retelling of the classic fairy tale. If youre not familiar, ella enchanted is a middle grade retelling of cinderella, in which ella is cursed with obedience.