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Key Information
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| Authors: |
Gail Carson Levine |
| Narrator: |
Eden Riegel |
| Fiction Genre: |
Juvenile Fiction |
| Awards: |
1998 Newbery Medal |
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Professional Reviews
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Kirkus: "This refreshing take on one of the world's most popular fairy tales preserves the spirit of the original but adds plenty of humorous twists and a spunky, intelligent female lead." |
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Book Editions
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Format: Paperback, 240
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books (September 01, 1998)
Measurements: 8"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.35 lbs.
ISBN: 9780064407052 |
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First Line
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| Publisher's Note: |
That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. |
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<P><CENTER><B>How can a fairy's<br>blessing be such a curse?</B></CENTER></P><P>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. </P><P>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 an |
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