Ella Enchanted
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 8:00am
Ella is given the gift of obedience as a baby, which quickly reveals itself as a curse. After much suffering, Ella finally takes steps to break the curse, both for her own benefit and for a prince’s.
Based on Cinderella, this book tells a much deeper story than the fairy tale version, complete with magical creatures, a fairy godmother, mean stepsisters, and all the rest. The languages add another layer as well, and there is a glossary in the back with words from the various languages.
Best Audience:
Girls ages 7-12
Parts that might raise objections:
Magic
Ideas you will want to discuss:
fairytales, obedience, blessings, curses, sacrifice
Discussion Questions:
What gift could Lucinda have given Ella that could only have been good?
Why do you think Ella’s father acted as he did?
How would you resist an ogre?
Would you like to live in Ella’s world?
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