Ella Enchanted
Author(s): Gail Carson Levine
This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. Celebrate the book's twentieth anniversary with additional bonus materials.
At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's 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...
Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.
A tween favorite for 20 years—now shared with today's young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!
Review(s):
“As finely designed as a tapestry, with a heroine so spirited that she wins readers’ hearts.”
“A thoroughly enchanting novel that deepens and enriches the original tale.”
Publishers Weekly Best Book, Newbery Honor Book, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award (Illinois), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award (Vermont), California Young Reader Medal, IRA/CBC Young Adults’ Choice, Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award, ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults, Maine Student Book Award, ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice, Young Hoosier Book Award (Indiana), Iowa Teen Award, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Arizona Young Readers’ Award, ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
ISBN: 9780064407052