I first read this book in 2d grade. I still stay awake trying to make sure it ends happily. Yes, you read correctly, a children's book still holds me on the edge of my seat. For those of you who have seen the movie, know that I was very disappointed in it. The uncle, the snake, and many other characters of the movie do not exist in the book, and the ones that are there bear no reseblance to their counterparts
Audience
Girls definitely. Anyone who appreciates Cinderella and can handle a chapter book should love this. It is in medieval times with mythical creatures right and left, as well as a premise of magic. I first comprehended and enjoyed it when I was 8 years old.
I love every single character in it. Even the bad guys are fun to read about. Ella is spunky and strong. She possesses her own talents and interests. Basically, she is a young woman, not a flighty little girl. I still want to be like her. She is relatable and is surrounded by other wonderful and wise (and some not so wise) characters. Another thing I LOVE is Prince Char. I could (and frequently do) fall in love with this romantic hero. He is believeable and his faults are explored in humorous and touching ways. I love most of all that at the end of the day, this book is not about Ella getting her prince, it is about her learning that even if she can't always choose her actions, she ALWAYS has the power to decide who she will be and finding the strength to take her life and her agency from outside forces to think for herself.
Cautions
Ella is mistreated in a way consistant with the fairy tale. I find nothing wrong with it, but I may only be reading with my first perspective.
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