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Ella Enchanted

by Gail Carson Levine · 232 pages · Published April 1997
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3.95 / 5 across 400K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A charming, adventurous Middle Grade children's built around cinderella retelling, curse, determination. 232 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Charming. Adventurous. Feminist.

Charming Adventurous Feminist

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Charming Adventurous Feminist
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Cinderella Retelling
Curse
Determination
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Children's
Fantasy
Fairy Tale
Moods
Charming
Adventurous
Feminist
Key Tropes
Cinderella Retelling
Curse
Determination
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Ella Enchanted spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy Ella Enchanted?

Readers who love charming and adventurous stories with cinderella retelling and curse. Best suited for Middle Grade readers and up.

What kind of read is Ella Enchanted?

A charming, adventurous Middle Grade children's built around cinderella retelling, curse, determination. 232 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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