Book overview
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 "gift" of obedience is the one thing that makes you a rebel?
- A Classic Fairy Tale Retelling: With a clever twist on the classic Cinderella story, this tale features wicked stepsisters, a fairy godmother, and a prince, but a heroine who is determined to save herself.
- A Strong and Feisty Heroine: Cursed with obedience, Ella of Frell is clever, defiant, and on a quest to reclaim her own free will from a foolish fairy's "gift."
- Magic and Adventure: Journey through a kingdom filled with charming princes, dangerous ogres, friendly giants, and enchanting magic at every turn.
- A Sweet Fantasy Romance: A blossoming friendship with the handsome Prince Charmont gives Ella another powerful reason to fight her curse--and another secret to protect.