Just Ella

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In Just Ella, Margaret Peterson Haddix puts a spin on the traditional tale of the glass slippers. In her version, Ella (sans "Cinder") finds her own way to the ball (there was no fairy godmother, despite the rumors) and wins the heart of the prince. But now she is finding that life at the palace as Prince Charming's betrothed is not as great as she thought it was going to be. In fact, it's downright boring for a self-reliant and active girl to do needlework all day or listen to instructions on court etiquette from the strict and cold Madame Bisset. Worst of all, Ella is beginning to suspect that Charming's beautiful blue eyes and golden hair are attached to a head with nothing in it. Her young tutor Jed, however, talks with her about serious things that really matter. Ella finally gets up the courage to announce to Charming that she doesn't want to go through with the wedding, but when she finds herself locked in the dungeon she realizes it's not that easy to walk away from a politically arranged marriage. In the end, as in all good fairy tales, our heroine and hero do manage to live happily ever after--but with a twist. Fairy tale retellings are an entrancing form of young adult fiction, as they add psychological insight and turn events around for a surprising contemporary angle. Teens who enjoy this delightful revamping of an age-old story may also enjoy Donna Jo Napoli's Spinners and Zel or the Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted, by Gail Levine. (Ages 12 and older) --Patty Campbell

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Being a princess isn't all that....You've heard the fairytale: a glass slipper, Prince Charming, happily ever after...Welcome to reality: royal genealogy lessons, needlepoint, acting like "a proper lady," and -- worst of all -- a prince who is not the least bit interesting, and certainly not charming.As soon-to-be princess Ella deals with her newfound status, she comes to realize she is not "your majesty" material. But breaking off a royal engagement is no easy feat, especially when you're crushing on another boy in the palace.... For Ella to escape, it will take intelligence, determination, and spunk -- and no ladylike behavior allowed.

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ISBN13: 9781416936497
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Item number (ASIN): 1416936491
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
ISBN: 1416936491
Manufacturer: Simon Pulse
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Package Dimensions: 80 x 430 x 730 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: March 27, 2007
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Reading Level: Young Adult
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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Average Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

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- Just Ella was an interesting story.
Just Ella had a very unique plot:telling you what happens AFTER Prince Charming sweeps Cinderella off of her feet to live with him in the castle. But it turns out Prince Charming is completely dull. I loved this book and read it in 2 or 3 days. I thought it was very well written but I wish it was longer. I never would have guessed the author of this book was Margaret Peterson Haddix because this doesn't seem like her style. I recommend this book to people who like fairy tails.

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- a great "GO GIRL" book!
A wonderful spin on the cinderella story with great characters. Funny and feminist... I loved it. I think its great book for 10 and up.

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- Just Ella
Just Ella starts off where the classic fairytale Cinderella left off. Ella is living in Prince Charming's castle and the two will be married soon. She's glad to be away from her wicked stepmom and stepsisters, but she does feel lonely. Ella wonders does she truly love Prince Charm? Is this what she really wants? This was a fun, light read. I think most girls can relate to Ella's character. She's smart, funny and independant. She doesn't wait for her Prince Charming to come and rescue her, she can take care of herself.

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- Written at a low reading level, but not appropriate for younger readers!
My ten-year-old daughter was given this book as a gift, and since I had never heard of it, I decided to read it myself first just to make sure it was appropriate. I was very glad I did. There are several explicit references to marital sex, along with a passage exploring how women use sex to influence men. Much worse, there is an overt threat that the main character will be given over to be raped by a cretin jailer if she refuses to marry the prince. And if that weren't enough to make this book off-limits to my ten-year-old(!), it is just very poorly written! All the characterizations are shallow, and the main character Ella is so glib and self-righteous that she fails to garner much sympathy. A mere two other characters are categorized as "good," although they are treated so marginally that it's hard to figure out what leads them to behave the way they do. Everyone else is bad, bad, bad to the core, with little room for humanization. There's also some odd and incongruous religion-bashing. It doesn't seem to serve the storyline, except to lump people of faith into the "bad" category by suggesting that anyone who accepts the doctrines of the church are ignorant hypocrites. This book will be going into the recycling bin. I don't even want to pass it on to a thrift shop in case it is purchased by a parent who thinks it's a harmless takeoff of the fairy tale. Bleah.

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- Great Author
Haddix has taken a wonderfull tale and put a great twist on it. I love this book!