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Ella Enchanted

(1997, Fiction - Fairy Tale, Written by Gail Levine)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Highly imaginative twists on an old tale.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    To escape the cruelty of her stepsister, Ella runs away from boarding school.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    The heroine is captured by a group of people-eating ogres. Ella's mother dies and an evil stepmother takes her place.

  • Sex :

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ella Enchanted

Parents need to know that highly imaginative twists on an old tale and a fast pace will keep readers turning the page. This spunky heroine keeps you rooting for her until the end.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about fairy tales. How is Ella different from Cinderella? What kind of lessons did you learn from the story of Cinderella? What do you learn from this reinvention of the story?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    SCHMEEGLE
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Awesome!

    This book is very, well, enchanting. Very magical! One of my favorite books of all time and I am eleven.

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  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    lukeylover
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    "A must-read book for every 8-year-old"

    I loved this book and i am going to read it over and over again!!!!!! This book was about a girl named Ella. When she was 1 hour old she was given this so called "gift" by a fairy named Lucinda. When her mother died she was sent to Finishing School with her soon to be step-sisters, Hattie and Olive. On her journey Hattie figures out that Ella always has to be obedient. When they get back home, Ella's dad has to marry Dame Olga to re-earn his wealth. Hattie tells Dame Olga that Ella is obedient and they make her a servant. To know what happens in the rest of the book, you have to read it.

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  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    moe101
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    ****$$ I LOVE THIS BOOK**$$

    THIS BOOK IS FOR EVERY ONE WHO LIKES READING ABOUT FAIRIES AND GNOMES AND ALOT OF MORE MAGICAL CREATURES.....I'D SAY THAT THIS IS THE FANTASY BOOK OF THE YEAR AND IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GOOD INTERESTING BOOK TO READ ELLA ENCHANTED IS IT!!!!!!!!

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  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Anonymous
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Ella Oh Ella!

    Ella Enchanted is a tremendous book. Do you love fantasy? If you do you have to totally read this book! This book makes you fill warm and incredible inside. Its make you wish that you were in libing in a castle of the land of Frell! I would so love to be frineds with Ella. In this book Ella has a truly wonderous personality and she gets through anything. You have to read this book and find out for youself how great Ella really is!

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  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    avidcritc
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    my favorite book ever!

    this may not be the BEST book i've ever read, but it is my absolute favorite. the atmosphere, the characters, the struggle, the triumph- they are all so real. when someone is an writer because they love to write, not an author because they want to be rich or famous, it shows. and it shouts out at you from every page of this book. i recommend it to everyone.

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