Ella Enchanted
Readers rate it 4.0 (476 on Hardcover)
242 pages · Released 1997 · Scholastic
Content report card
Ella Enchanted parent’s guide: what’s inside
Language
Sexual content
LGBTQ+ themes
Substance use
What it offers
Educational value
A note for parents
Ella Enchanted is a clever, humorous Cinderella retelling with heart and adventure. The story centers on Ella's determination to break her curse of obedience and find her own agency—a theme that resonates with young readers. While there are some darker moments and mild peril, the tone remains lighthearted and ultimately hopeful, making it well-suited for middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasy with emotional depth.
Analyzed by AI · 1 month ago
Read it with your kids?
Rate it and suggest an age to help other parents.
From the publisher
In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her. At birth, Ella of Frell 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 any time... In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her. At birth, Ella of Frell 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 any time anyone can order her to hop on one foot, or cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom--and she'll have to obey? Ella's quest to break the curse and discover who she really is, is both funny and poignant.
Shelved under
- Best books for young adults (Fiction)
- Loveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Weak Character Development
- female protag
- fantasy
- Plot driven
- fiction
- Middle grade
- funny
Books in the Ella Enchanted series
Full series in order →
Share this guide
ISBN 9780590920681 · Scholastic