Ella Enchanted

By Gail Carson Levine

Book #1 in the Ella Enchanted series

A cursed girl must obey every command. Can she break free?

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 426,702 ratings

304 pages· 53,087 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Ella of Frell is cursed with obedience, forced to follow any command, no matter how dangerous. Determined to reclaim her freedom, she embarks on a daring quest through a world of ogres, giants, and wicked stepsisters. As she navigates this treacherous path, Ella must outwit those who would exploit her curse and discover her true self. Will she find a way to break the spell and live on her own terms, or will the curse dictate her fate forever? Dive into this enchanting tale of courage and resilience.

From the publisher

In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her. At birth, Ella of Frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at any time anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom–and she’ll have to obey? Ella’s quest to break the curse and discover who she really is, is both funny and poignant.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 304
Words: 53,087
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 670L

Themes & topics

Books about cinderella stories Books about self-reliant princesses Books about obedience Books about perseverance Books about fairies

What readers & critics say

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“This was an absolute favorite in my house growing up and is one I'll always want in my home library. Gail Carson Levine does a fantastic job weaving a beautiful tale of a girl who was given a gift at birth to always obey, but the gift has turned more into an imprisonment that Ella tries to break the curse and be herself. There's so much magic, adventure, and heart in this fun book.”

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