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Ella EnchantedAudio CD – Unabridged, April 13, 2004

by Gail Carson Levine (Author), Eden Riegel (Reader)
4.74.7 out of 5 stars 3,320 ratings
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That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. "My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedient. Now stop crying, child." I stopped.

So begins this richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's gift and feel that she belongs to herself. For how can she truly belong to herself if she knows that at any time, anyone can order her to hop on one foot, cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom--and she'll have to obey?

Against a bold tapestry of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella's spirited account of her quest to break the curse is a funny, poignant, and enchanting tale about an unforgettable heroine who is determined to be herself.

Eden Riegel provided the voice of Young Miriam in the animated feature filmPrince of Egypt,and has appeared in the filmInto the Woods.Her television credits include recurring roles onNew York Undercover, As the World TurnsandGuiding Light.On Broadway, she was one of the original cast members ofLes Miserablesand performed inThe Will Rogers Follies.
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    9 - 12 years, from customers
  2. Language
    English
  3. Grade level
    3 - 7
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.97 x 6.2 inches
  5. Publisher
    Listening Library
  6. Publication date
    April 13, 2004
  7. ISBN-10
    1400090598
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1400090594
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Listening Library; Unabridged edition (April 13, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1400090598
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1400090594
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.97 x 6.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars 3,320 ratings

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Gail Carson Levine

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Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
3,320 global ratings

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Customers find the story cute, amazing, and fantastic. They describe the book as a fun read that is enjoyable at any age. Readers praise the writing quality as well-written, lively, and spirited. They also appreciate the well-thought-out characters and humor.

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196 customers mention "Story quality"192 positive4 negative

Customers find the story cute, charming, and perfect. They say it's a good retelling of the classic Cinderella story. Readers also mention the book is amazing, enchanting, and fun. They say it'll be wonderful for readers of all ages.

"...I’ve enjoyed it every single time. Emotionally compelling with agreat narrative,characterization, dialogue, romance, humor, world building, and... "Read more

"...Ella is lovely anddefianteven when she's following orders. Ella possesses this undeniable heart of gold that in the end saves the day.... "Read more

"...It's a perfect fantasy:A `damsel in distress', a prince, an indifferent parent, fairies (including a fairy godmother!),... "Read more

"I read this book as a kid and decided to read it again. It wasvery enjoyableand an easy read. I think I liked it even better as an adult. "Read more

70 customers mention "Readability"70 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming, fun, and enjoyable at any age. They say it's a pleasant diversion and a good book for ages 10 and up. Readers also mention the book provides entertaining and interesting internal dialogue.

"...The writing for this novel isaccessible to any age.From young children to adults, everyone can find something to love.... "Read more

"...This one was a Newbery Honor Book in 1998. I think this is agood book for ages 10 and upand that most kids (especially girls) would enjoy reading... "Read more

"...For older readers, it's apleasant diversion.... "Read more

"...More so then that, itprovided really entertaining and interesting internal dialogueas she struggled to fight against the curse, ultimately failing... "Read more

46 customers mention "Writing quality"40 positive6 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, easy to read, and unique. They also say the reading is lively and spirited. Readers describe the story as beautiful and simple enough for them to understand.

"...Emotionally compelling with a great narrative, characterization,dialogue,romance, humor, world building, and more.... "Read more

"...It was very enjoyable and aneasy read.I think I liked it even better as an adult. "Read more

"...fantasy novel and it's a little underdeveloped but theindividual scenes are well writtenand the emotion, lesson, and strong character arc are there... "Read more

"...the joy that she feels at each turn of events aredrawn with a clarity and poignant charmthat make this a unique story all its own.... "Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"39 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters well-thought-out, likable, and resourceful. They appreciate the courage, wits, and strength of character of the female character. Readers also mention that girls aren't stupid and boys aren't perfect.

"...Emotionally compelling with a great narrative,characterization,dialogue, romance, humor, world building, and more.... "Read more

"...Thecharacters are individuals with such sparkle!... "Read more

"...It is heartfelt and well-written with atruly wonderful heroine.Now that I'm older I do see more of the problems.... "Read more

"...Lucinda herself is also areally entertaining character,one of whimisicalness and lack of fore thought.... "Read more

21 customers mention "Humor"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, light-hearted, and relatable. They say it still makes them smile. Readers also mention the book has intrigue, suspense, joy, and sadness.

"...I’ve enjoyed it every single time.Emotionally compellingwith a great narrative, characterization, dialogue, romance, humor, world building, and... "Read more

"...There arewonderful moments of humor--as Ella tries to find new ways to thwart the commands she is given, but especially when a wig is stolen!... "Read more

"...It isheartfeltand well-written with a truly wonderful heroine. Now that I'm older I do see more of the problems.... "Read more

"...course of dealingwith all this, Ella shows real courage, resilience, wit, and more than a little determination.... "Read more

10 customers mention "Message"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the message in the book strong, inspiring, and good. They say it reminds girls to question and learn. Readers also appreciate the rebellious spirit of Ella and her high moral character.

"...I liked the character of Ella and herrebellious spirit.... "Read more

"...Levineprovides readers with a strong,relatable, and likable protagonist. This is not your average Cinderella story!... "Read more

"...clumsy and spirited, and she made mistakes, but she was also strong,brave,and not afraid of hard work. She was good character to look up to.... "Read more

"...She's agirl of high moral characterand worthy of emulation. "Read more

4 customers mention "Depth"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be rich, imaginative, and clever. They also mention it's simple yet complex.

"...all this, Ella shows real courage, resilience, wit, andmore than a little determination.... "Read more

"...It's a great story. Well written, very simple yetcomplex,I love the prince, unlike in some stories... "Read more

"...It is the classic Cinderella story butgiven infinitely more depth and finesse.... "Read more

"...It's so rich, imaginative,thorough,and clever. I can't wait to have children of my own I can read this story to. "Read more

UPDATED Great book but it arrived damaged
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UPDATED Great book but it arrived damaged
Update: I went to return the damaged book and not only did I receive a new copy the next day, I didn’t even have to return the damaged copy. The book still arrived in bag packaging, but it wasn’t damaged this time. The bag packaging is still a concern tho because books can be easily damaged in transit. Wonderful customer service. I’ve changed my rating from a 2 to a 4.Old review: I absolutely loved this book as a kid so I bought it for my niece’s birthday. It arrived in a bag-type package, not a box, and so when I received it it had been damaged. The cover is bent and folded and some pages inside are warped and bent. I’m very frustrated about this.The book itself is great though, so if that’s why you’re looking at reviews then go ahead and buy the book for your kid. But maybe buy it from an actual book store in-person so you don’t risk getting a damaged copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Story
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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I read this as a child and periodically read it again multiple times over the years. I’ve enjoyed it every single time. Emotionally compelling with a great narrative, characterization, dialogue, romance, humor, world building, and more.

Rarely are books so good that they stay with you for life, but this is one of them. Definitely recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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Why did I wait so very long to read this delightful tale!? If you've ever seen the movie, just pretend you didn't because the two are incomparable.

From the scenes to the characters, everything is vastly different. And the book delivers in a big way. It's whimsical and tenderly sweet and will really give you a reason to smile.

Ella is lovely and defiant even when she's following orders. Ella possesses this undeniable heart of gold that in the end saves the day. You can't help but adore her and crave the curse's dissolution.

This unputdownable book is the perfect gift to give your heart with an everlasting warm glow. It's an enormous hug to hang onto. It's freshly picked flowers from the garden. You simply have to read this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clever, Refreshing, Enchanting!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2011
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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+!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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I read this book as a kid and decided to read it again. It was very enjoyable and an easy read. I think I liked it even better as an adult.
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R.L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Delightful and an Old Friend
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
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I’ve always loved Cinderella stories; ever since I was a little girl. I’d never heard of this book until the movie came out when I was in college. I decided to buy the movie as I had liked Anne Hathaway in Princess Diaries. The first time I watched it was with my cousin who was actually teaching the book in her middle school class and was very curious about the movie. At first I really like the movie. My cousin assured me that the book was better but that’s usually the case so I didn’t pay too much attention.

Finally I checked the book out of the library. I began to read and was hooked from the beginning. I knew just a few pages in that Ella Enchanted (the book) and I were going to be great friends, in other words, I knew I’d be reading it over and over again. I went out and bought my own copy before I even finished reading the library’s copy. I still have that book now about 17 years later and have read it many times. Because of declining health I’ve had to recently start reading my books on Kindle. I don’t have the strength to hold up an actual book. Today, I bought a Kindle version of Ella Enchanted so I can have my old friend back.

After I’d read the book, I realized how much the movie had destroyed the story. I ended trading it in at some store that did trades for the DVD of Spider Man. They added a ruthless m, super-villain in the movie when she already had a stepmother and stepsisters who were willing to order her about. Her father as I recall was simply absent. He’d left instructions for his new wife to treat his daughter as she would her own which she thoroughly ignored, but, in the end it was Ella’s own strength that sets her free, which I think is something very important for young girls to learn to be strong in their own right.

I’m looking forward to catching up with an old friend again.
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Rhiannon
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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This is the perfect palette cleanser I needed. I love the movie and I think I love the book more. I definitely want to read more books by this author.
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Rachael
5.0 out of 5 stars So happy
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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I have loved this book ALL my life and I'm thrilled to have a hardback copy of it. Worth every penny!
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K Louis
5.0 out of 5 stars Still my favourite
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2022
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At 35, this is still my all-time favourite book. Bought for my nearly nine year old and she has fallen in love with it too. Vivid characters, excellent description - awful movie (I definitely do not recommend that)!
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Daisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2024
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As a child I didnt read much because it didn't keep my interest but I read this book twice, I love reading now and suggest this book to my friend especially if they have children. Its so beautiful and well written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Veramente bello!
Reviewed in Italy on December 29, 2022
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Il libro è veramente bello, ancora meglio di quanto mi aspettassi. Non riuscivo a smettere di leggerlo. E' divertente, avvincente, romantico ed è scritto benissimo. Si tratta di un'edizione in lingua inglese e non in italiano.
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Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars Interessante
Reviewed in Brazil on June 9, 2020
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É um livro interessante. É um releitura da Cinderela, mais elaborada, com personagens mais inusitados. Excelente conto de fadas para crianças.
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Atahana
5.0 out of 5 stars Une petite merveille...
Reviewed in France on March 6, 2018
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Moi qui n'aime pas toujours les romans inspirés de contes traditionnels, j'ai été totalement conquise par cette histoire extrêmement bien équilibrée: elle se déroule à un rythme soutenu, elle est très bien écrite, l'héroïne, affligée d'un sort d'obéissance dont on mesure les effets dévastateurs, est tout sauf la mièvre Cendrillon de Walt Disney. Elle se bat, ne se résigne pas, ne s'aigrit pas non plus. Les personnages secondaires, faibles ou méchants, sont dépeints sans excès. Les gentils sont adorables. Le monde de ce livre est un monde enchanté également où les Ogres côtoient les Gnomes, les Fées ou les Géants. Cela apporte une touche de fantaisie.

Les échanges épistolaires sont mignons et seule la deuxième partie du livre nous rappelle que ce livre est inspiré de Cendrillon, la première partie étant très originale.

Le personnage du Prince aurait pu être plus développé mais ce livre est vraiment excellent et adorable. Je l'achèterai à l'occasion en version papier pour ma fille, lorsqu'elle saura lire.
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