At birth, Ella of Frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy.
A tween favorite for 25 years--now shared with today\'s young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!.
Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.
Ella must obey any order, whether it\'s to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...
At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy\'s gift--the gift of obedience.
This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. 1998 Newbery Honor Book
ALA 1998 Best Book for Young Adults.
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.
At birth, Ella of Frell was given the gift of obedience by a fairy
