232 pages
Plot: Ella lives in the town of Frell, cursed by the gift of obedience by the fairy Lucinda. She has to do what anyone tells her to do. She has a gift for languages, charms ogres and wins the heart of prince Char but can't let him know she loves him too because her curse would only bring him trouble. She must find a way to be rid of her curse!
Genre: Fantasy
Reading Level: Grades 5-8
Note: There is a movie of the same name based on the book featuring Anne Hathaway. I plan on checking it out because I really enjoyed the book. This book was fun, clever and had a strong, intelligent female character who wasn't afraid of an adventure!
Awards:
- Newbery Honor Book
- ALA Notable Books for Children
- School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
- California Young Reader Medal
Other books by Gail Carson Levine:
- The Two Princesses of Bamarre
- Fairest
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