Description

This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. 

At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...

Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.

A tween favorite for 25 years—now shared with today's young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!


What happens when the most strong-willed girl in the kingdom is forced to be the most obedient?


  • A Rebellious Heroine: Ella of Frell wasn't born to follow orders. But thanks to a fairy's "gift", she has no choice—unless she can find the cleverness to fight back.
  • A Magical Quest: To break her curse, Ella must journey through a kingdom filled with hungry ogres, kind giants, and treacherous new family members.
  • An Unforgettable Romance: A charming prince, a royal ball, and a glass slipper... but this is no ordinary fairy tale, and Ella must save herself first.
  • Humor and Heart: Praised by readers and teachers for over 25 years, this witty and enchanting adventure is about finding your own voice against all odds.

About the author(s)

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; Stolen Magic; The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre; Ogre Enchanted; 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.

Reviews

“A thoroughly enchanting novel that deepens and enriches the original tale.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

“As finely designed as a tapestry, with a heroine so spirited that she wins readers’ hearts.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)

Praise for FAIREST: “[Readers will] sink into the fairy-tale romance, the remarkable characters, and the wild, magical adventures.” - ALA Booklist

Praise for FAIREST: “A song-filled, fast-paced fairy tale.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for EVER: “The power of love and courage to overcome seemingly impossible odds and to bridge ostensibly untraversable differences are at the heart of this compelling, intensely satisfying fantasy.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for EVER: “Levine’s (Ella Enchanted) original mythological tale works as romance, adventure and exploration of faith. [She] conducts a riveting journey, offering passion and profound pondering along the way. ” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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