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Ella Enchanted

Book • 1997
In 'Ella Enchanted', Gail Carson Levine retells the classic Cinderella story with a twist.

Ella, the protagonist, is given the 'gift' of obedience by the fairy Lucinda at birth, forcing her to obey any command.

As Ella grows up, she faces numerous challenges, including mistreatment by her step-family and the danger of her curse being exploited.

She embarks on a journey to find Lucinda to reverse the spell, encountering various mythical creatures and forming a bond with Prince Char.

Ultimately, Ella breaks the curse by refusing a direct order and finds true love with Prince Char, living happily ever after.

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Mentioned by Alexandra Schwartz as a book that evoked similar feelings of childhood absorption and escapism as 'A Court of Thorns and Roses'.
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