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Ella Enchanted: A Newbery Honor Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)

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This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. 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 25 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! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill Tree Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2022


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064407055


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.61 x 7.62 inches


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  • Fun fantasy read
My daughter said it was a really good fantasy book. We read it together for one of her 5th grade book reports. The story was engaging and so fun to read together. It did differ from the movie.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025 by Jodi J

  • Clever, Refreshing, Enchanting!
Overall Review: Ella Enchanted is one of my favorite fairy tale retellings of all time. It's a perfect fantasy: A `damsel in distress', a prince, an indifferent parent, fairies (including a fairy godmother!), man-eating ogres, future-telling gnomes, fun-loving giants, talented elves, an evil step-mother (of course!!), evil and greedy stepsisters... Put all those characters together and add some spur of the moment travels, finishing school, a few balls, and, above all, a curse, and you have a recipe for something unforgettable! The writing for this novel is accessible to any age. From young children to adults, everyone can find something to love. The characters are individuals with such sparkle! Ella's gift with languages is uncanny and so much fun as she converses with the different species she meets along her way to find the fairy Lucinda and, hopefully, break her curse! The stepsisters are not just nasty--they have personality, even if those personalities are cunning and evil...and a bit daft. There are wonderful moments of humor--as Ella tries to find new ways to thwart the commands she is given, but especially when a wig is stolen! The relationship between Ella and Prince Char is so sweet--from her desire to make him laugh, to the exchanging of letters while he is away in Ayortha, to their final encounter, it's enough to make you sigh with pleasure. Ella Enchanted is a timeless Gem! Overall rating is 5 out of 5 stars! Content Review: PROFANITY: NONE VIOLENCE: A few mild instances SEXUAL CONTENT: NONE MATURE THEMES: Mild RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP: 9+ There is no profanity or sexual content (there is a strain of romance throughout, and two characters kiss, but it is very sweet). The violence centers around the ogres, mostly. They eat living creatures. A horse is eaten. A character is caught by ogres and they talk about which parts they're going to eat (the character is not eaten). Ogres chase down a carriage so they can eat the people inside (again, they're not eaten). Ogres try to eat a human and a gnome. One character dies because of illness. A character always thinks of the worst things that could happen because of a curse (many of them involve death and sadness). Some characters are very cruel to another character (making them become a servant and forcing them to work extremely hard). A few of the themes are overcoming curses (obstacles/difficulties), loss of loved ones, and dealing with difficult people/life situations. I read this book aloud to my children and they loved every minute! Ella Enchanted is a Squeaky Clean Read for ages 9+! This review was written by Emily A Squeaky Clean Reads Book Reviewer To see more fantastic books reviewed with content in mind, visit us at squeakycleanreads.com! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2011 by Overseas Mom

  • Class says a very good roller-coaster ride.
Quotes from my 4-6 grade elementary class: "Very interesting. It felt original with a fun twist. It was silly!! It was romantic. Better than the Disney movies because it has more to It. It was suspenseful. Nobody likes Hattie!" The class erupted in cheers at the end.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025 by Kindle Customer

  • Beloved childhood classic for a reason
Not to give away my age, but I owned this book when I was younger and lent it to a friend and never got it back. I finally gave into my desire to own it again and purchased it from amazon. I'm so happy that I did. This book definitely holds up even after all these years. It's this kind of writing that helped me fall in love with the idea of being a writer. I've read some of Gail Carson Levine's other books and enjoyed them to varying degrees. I remember reading The Wish and thinking, even as a child, that it was incredibly bland. But Ella Enchanted is truly one of her gems. It is heartfelt and well-written with a truly wonderful heroine. Now that I'm older I do see more of the problems. The writing is a lot simpler than I remember but I suppose that it needs to be for the reading level of the target audience so I won't count that as a negative. As with most young adult novels, it is on the shorter side. This leads to some awkward pacing and a lack of development. There's not really enough of her friend Areida or her adventures. The romance with Char is underdeveloped though conveyed skillfully enough that by the end I was very invested in the outcome. The ending and epilogue after the dramatic conclusion also come across as a little rushed. Still, I think it's a wonderful story for young girls and a truly inspiring heroine for them to identify with. For older readers, it's a pleasant diversion. The strength of the story is Ella and the way Levine writes the scenes that are meant to have a big emotional impact. I understand when people say the story meanders a bit and how it could be boring for some people. Levine doesn't do a great job with descriptions despite the complexity of the world she's imagined. It's difficult to really picture anything in your head based on the descriptions she gives. She's not a world-builder like the big name fantasy writers. She's more interested in the characters and the main plot arc for the heroine. I would recommend this book for a reader or parent looking for a strong, believable female protagonist. It's not a great fantasy novel and it's a little underdeveloped but the individual scenes are well written and the emotion, lesson, and strong character arc are there. I'd also recommend getting the new version as there are great extras including information about the languages Levine developed for the various creatures in the world of Ella Enchanted. I don't remember these being included in the first edition. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2012 by cat

  • Timeless
My first born daughter is literally named Ella after Ella Enchanted. This is the most meaningful children’s book I ever experienced in childhood and it continues to hold up as I have reread it to my Ella in parenthood. It’s still so fun and magical and heartfelt. Thank you Gail Carson Levine for this literary gem! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Jacqueline Cortez

  • Favorite book
Absolute favorite book! I bought this copy for my friend and it’s really nice. I’ve been reading this since I was a kid and still recommend it to everyone (30s). It’s my comfort book. 💛
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025 by Jessica

  • I LOVE IT !
This book was so good!it had twists and turns at every corner, and a beautiful ending. It was also well written;a rare thing now. And I have to mention, it was way better than the movie!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • 25 years later and I’m still reading
Every once in and a while I open the pages to one of the most magical Cinderella stories I’ve ever read. This story will always have a special place in my heart. It lives rent free inside my head. Spoiler: I read the part of her breaking the curse over and over so many times pages fell out of my book. I’ve owned several copies of this story over the years and each time I read Ella Enchanted it’s like I read it for the first time again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025 by Amber Hume

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