I really hope you stay and watch and that it inspires you to readreread this book. Reading guide for ella enchanted by gail carson levine. Gail carson levine has 40 books on goodreads with 941774 ratings. Bestselling author gail carson levine tries to guess who said different lines from books she wrote. As with her other books, she has created an exotic and believable world filled with wonderful characters. I was starting a new writing class and needed an idea, so i thought maybe i could expand a fairy tale too. Gail carson levine grew up in new york city and began writing seriously in 1987.
Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, ella goes on a. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether its hopping on one foot for a day and a half, or chopping off her own head. Apr 25, 1997 gail carson levine grew up in new york city and began writing seriously in 1987. She told contemporary authors, the earlier experience was more direct and satisfying, and i enjoy thinking that a bunch of people. Her first novel, ella enchanted, received a newbery honor in 1998. She is also the author of the nonfiction books writing magic. Gail carson levine and her husband, david, live in a twocenturiesold farmhouse in the hudson valley of new york state. Starting point for exploration of individual titles.
Her first book for children, ella enchanted, was a 1998 newbery honor book. They dont seem to follow each other too closely but both are fun for different reasons. I wrote it because i love fairy tales and id just read beauty by robin mckinley, which i admired enormously. Ella was given the socalled gift of obedience at birth by the fairy lucinda. Based on the cinderella story, ella of frell tries to overcome the gift of obedience, a curse bestowed on her at birth by a fairy. When she started writing this novel, gail carson levine wanted to base her story on cinderella but didnt want ella to be a goody twoshoes. Identify additional differences and similarities between ella enchanted and the classic fairy tale cinderella. I saw the movie years ago and thought id give the book a try.
Heres a great interview with gail carson levine author of ella enchanted and lilith magazine about her new book that will be out may 12th from harpercollins, a ceiling made of eggshells. At her birth, ella of frell receives a foolish fairys giftthe gift of obedience. Gail carson levine by ella enchanted at the best online ebook storage. Ella enchanted, the two princesses of bamarre, fairest.
This beloved newbery honorwinning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. Her first book for children, ella enchanted, won a newbery honor. Ella must obey any order, whether its to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head. Ella enchanted is a book that is appropriate for young and old alike, and the other two follow suit. But strongwilled ella does not tamely accept her fate. She was born in new york city and shares a birthday with william carlos williams. The story is a retelling of cinderella featuring various mythical creatures including fairies, elves, ogres, gnomes, and giants.
A book trailer for the juvenileyoung adult novel, ella enchanted by gail carson levine. Ella enchanted, movie edition, softcover 9780060558864 by gail carson levine. After working as a midlevel bureaucrat in new york state government for twentyseven years, gails first childrens book, ella enchanted, won a newbery honor in 1998 and became a. Levine wrote fairest, in 2006, which retells snow whites story and is set in the same world as ella enchanted. Gail carson levines debut novel was ella enchanted. Gail carson levine books, author biography, and reading. Starting booktube 2020 booktube newbie tag youtube. Dec 26, 2012 she is also the author of the nonfiction books writing magic. 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. The premise is the same, a good meaning fairy bestowed a terrible gift on a child to be ever obedient. Goodreads members who liked ella enchanted ella enchan. Shaking her head sympathetically at mother, the fairy touched my nose. Books definitely worth checking out if you want a new take on an old tale. Fairest, a best book of the year for publishers weekly and school library journal, and a new york times bestseller.
Every book by gail carson levine divided into sections by type novels, princess tales, picture books, fairies, other. Gail carson levine books list of books by author gail. Ella enchanted by gail carson levine, paperback barnes. Newbery honor winner gail carson levine has delighted fans with her awardwinning first novel ella enchanted harpercollins, 1997, as well as dave at night harpercollins, 1999, the princess tales, the wish harpercollins, 2000.
I grew up in upper manhattan, washington heights to be exact, a hilly, pretty neighborhood. Ever was another wonderful fantasy adventure by gail carson levine, told in the alternating voices of kezi and olus, giving us a glimpse into both their minds. May 02, 2017 gail carson levine s examination of traditional female roles in fairy tales takes some satisfying twists and deviations from the original. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. From think to ink, as well as the picture books betsy who cried wolf and betsy red hoodie. I loved the characters, especially brave ella who wont be pushed around by anybody, and thought this was a great story because it. Excerpt from ella enchanted by gail carson levine, plus.
The happy hollisters by jerry west ella enchanted by gail carson levine my first ever youtube video is the booktube newbie tag. Ella enchanted is a newbery honor book written by gail carson levine and published in 1997. Earl interviews gail carson levine, author of twenty childrens books, including ella enchanted. Gail carson levine by ella enchanted free download. Gail carson levine discusses how the movie version of ella enchanted differs from her book, whether she was involved in making the movie, and if shes happy with the result.
That fool of a fairy lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. Interview with gail carson levine at the kings english bookshop on june 29, 2010. Download and read online for free gail carson levine by ella enchanted. Read free book excerpt from ella enchanted by gail carson levine, page 1 of 3. Books by gail carson levine author of ella enchanted. Gail carson levine grew up in new york city and has been writing all her life. My two main disappointments were that i began reading it expecting a cinderella type of character and ella was too rebellious and sometimes irritating. From 1970 until ella enchanted was published in 1997, gail carson levine worked for new york state as an employment interviewer and then as a welfare administrator. The princess test, the fairys mistake, princess sonora and the long sleep. Levines other books include dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for young adults. Gail carson levine born september 17, 1947 is an american author of young adult books.
Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing. Gail carson levine, author of ella enchanted, on librarything. At birth, ella of frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy. Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not. Ella enchanted by gail carson levine, 9780064407052, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This interview was conducted via email in december 2000. Gail carson levine is convinced shes been touched by a fairys wand or has roamed accidentally into a fairy tale. When i cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever. She is also the author of the nonfiction book writing magic. In gail carson levines charming tale ella enchanted, the use of a confidante, the appeal of a rebel, and an atmosphere of the surreal coexisting with the real are effectively used to create a character and a story that are both appealing and engaging.
Set in the world of the newbery honorwinning ella enchanted, this tale by beloved author gail carson levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectationsand outwit a fairys curse. You may know that ella enchanted was my first published book after ten years of trying. Host kitty felde discusses ella enchanted with students from st. Fairest, a best book of the year for publishers weekly and school library journal, and a new york times. The story is a retelling of cinderella featuring various mythical. In gail carson levine s charming tale ella enchanted, the use of a confidante, the appeal of a rebel, and an atmosphere of the surreal coexisting with the real are effectively used to create a character and a story that are both appealing and engaging. Ella enchanted, the two princesses of bamarre, fairest levine, gail carson on.
You may know that ella enchanted was my first published book after ten years of trying i wrote it because i love fairy tales and id just read beauty by robin mckinley, which i admired enormously. Dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for young adults. Ella enchanted author gail carson levine plays who said it. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Gail carson levine fills her novels with humor and wit and tragedy and beauty, and any lover of fairy tales will appreciate her spins on the classics as well as her original tale of the princesses of bamarre. 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 shell have to obey. At birth, ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy. Excerpt from ella enchanted by gail carson levine, plus links. Levines artful debut novel features a spunky heroine whose trials, all faced with admirable steadiness, give new twists to the classic cinderella story. Over the next nine years she wrote a dozen picture books, none of which were. In 2006, levine went on to write fairest, a retelling of the story of snow white, set in the same world as ella enchanted. Levine s artful debut novel features a spunky heroine whose trials, all faced with admirable steadiness, give new twists to the classic cinderella story. A reading guide to ella enchanted by gail carson levine.
Identify additional differences and similarities between ella enchanted and the. Gail carson levines first book for children, ella enchanted, was a newbery honor book. Gail carson levine has 40 books on goodreads with 940556 ratings. From gail carson levine, author of the newbery honor book ella enchanted, this modernday fairy tale shows a very real girl in a very unusual predicament, and along the way it reveals some painful truths about whether or not we really want to be liked for who we are. Ella enchanted is a middlegrade fantasy retelling but i would fully recommend for ya readers of the classic cinderella.
Secondly, i grew excited when i heard that there were some fanciful languages in it and that the author, gail carson levine, said she was inspired by j. Ella enchanted, a newbery honor book by gail carson levine. Levines other books include ever, a new york times bestseller. So levine created the obedience gift, which forces ella to be good. In an earlier interview she also discusses how she got started as a writer and the workshops she runs for aspiring young writers. I honestly think this is my favorite video ive ever put out. Ella enchanted by gail carson levine book trailer youtube. Ella is bound by obedience against her will, and takes matters in her own hands with ambition and verve. Dave at night, an ala notable book and best book for.