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Book Description:
How can a fairy's
blessing be such a curse?
At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift--the "gift' of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely 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--once and for all.
In this incredible debut novel comes the richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who at birth was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at anytime anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or 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 quest to break the curse once and for all and discover who she really is is as sharply funny as "Catherine, Called Birdy", and as richly poignant as "Beauty", and has all the marks of a classic in the making.
blessing be such a curse?
At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift--the "gift' of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely 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--once and for all.
In this incredible debut novel comes the richly entertaining story of Ella of Frell, who at birth was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Ella soon realizes that this gift is little better than a curse, for how can she truly be herself if at anytime anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or 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 quest to break the curse once and for all and discover who she really is is as sharply funny as "Catherine, Called Birdy", and as richly poignant as "Beauty", and has all the marks of a classic in the making.
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Top Member Reviews
Caitlin T. from TEMECULA, CA wrote on 5/9/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Better than the movie, I assure you.
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Katy F. (I liked the book so much better than the movie! The movie has a lot more pop culture-type things thrown in, and the prince part of the storyline is completely different in the book. This is definitely a recommended read for preteens and the young at heart!
Holly K. (Good book. Can't wait to watch the movie now.
Tess L. from HICKSVILLE, NY wrote on 9/5/2007...this is just a great book to relax and read because you sorta can relate to the story. You feel like your under a spell when you have to do something all the time!
I'm soooooo sure that you will enjoy!
Judy S. from HOUSTON, TX wrote on 3/24/2007...A Cinderella story filled with princes, ogres, wicked stepsisters and a fairly tale ending.
Janine H. from ST CLR SHORES, MI wrote on 1/24/2007...This is a great fairy tale!
Ogres, fairies, princes, wicked stepsisters, glass slippers, gnomes....this book has it all. A cinderella story with a twist.
Paul K. from ANCHORAGE, AK wrote on 10/1/2006...Cute, and very "girl power".
Joanna W. from ATHENS, GA wrote on 9/30/2006...If you like the movie you will love the book!
Newberry Honor Book.
At her birth, Ella of Frell was the unfortunate recipient of a foolish fairy's gift - the "gift" of obedience. Ellla must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not tamely 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-once and for all.