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Ella Enchanted

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age 8+

A good, clean introduction to fantasy

This is a really clean book, with almost little to no violence. Great for a younger audience as well as for older kids who enjoy good clean fiction every once in a while. If you have seen the movie, it doesn't do it justice. The book is so much better than the book. However, not everyone may find it interesting.

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age 8+

My Most Reread Book Ever!

Ella Enchanted is a book I've owned for years, and whenever I get bored and don't have anything to read, I'm quick to pick it up. It's not too long, not too short, and always a delight to read. I absolutely adore this book, and I think it's a great introduction into the fantasy genre. It easily blends the original Cinderella fairy tale into a memorable story that I can see a wide audience enjoying. The romance in the story is well-developed, and the characters going from friends to lovers actually works well. This story has a wide variety of likable (dislikable) characters, and I can't recommend it enough. You won't regret picking up Ella Enchanted :).

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age 8+

Amazing!

I love this book! I think if your kid loves Cinderella you should introduce them to this book. One thing that might slow them down reading it is that there are lots of made-up languages in it that the words don't make any sense to read. It is all just part of the fun though. I recommend this book.
age 2+

Great story for kids

The author's writing style draws you in to a fun and compelling story. Ella, the heroine, is just the right combination of relatable and admirable. A perfect story for kids grades 3-6, and older kids can just come for an easy, enjoyable read. I used to re-read this story over and over just for the fun of it:).

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age 10+

Warningf: THE BEST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE ( LITERALLY!) do not read if you dont want to be enchanted and addicted to this book! LOL

I ABSOLUTELY LOVEEEEE THIS BOOK!!!!!! I LOVE HOW ROMANTIC IT IS! THE BEGINNING, END AND THE PART WHERE ELLAS DAD GETS REMARRIED TO DAME OLGA ARE MY FAVOURITE PARTS! the book says ages 8 and up but i think its for ages 10/11 and up because kids younger may not really understand. Ella is spunky, funny and rebellious she and char aka prince charmount go through a lot to be with each other. some parts of the end are kinda cheesy tho.

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age 9+

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could never stop reading this book. I fell in love with it years ago and have since then managed to buy about four different copies to always have one on hand. I am pretty sure I don't even look at the words anymore, just go over the story. It is that great a book. I would recommend this to everyone. Seriously, I never give anything 5 stars, yet here we are. Such an amazing book!!!!!

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age 12+

Excellent

Wonderful book. This clever twist on a common fairy tale is the perfect read for all ages. I not only enjoyed reading it but loved the recording. For younger readers exspecilly it would help because of Levine’s more complex style of writing. It is a must read.

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age 8+

An enchanting read!

This is a truly amazing book. It weaves heart, humor, fantasy and suspense into a truly memorable read. The character development is spot on, and I felt myself getting really, really mad at a character who did Ella wrong in the book. Rarely does a book stir up THAT much emotion in me. There were also scenes where I almost cried, scenes where I cracked up, and scenes that were so exciting that I jumped when I heard a noise while reading! Please don't be warned away by the sad beginning (SPOILERS AHEAD) Ella's mom dies and she is left, heartbroken, with a father who is anything but a kindhearted man. But don't worry, it all turns out OK in the end!

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age 11+

A wonderful twist on the cinderella fairy tale

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you begging for more. I have never read anything like it.