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Just Ella
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
What happens in between "Cinder-Ella's been whisked away by the dashing Prince Charming" and the "Ever After" ? Yes, we been told or we read and even memorized that tale by heart? That it ended ..."and they lived happily ever after. This book gave a little twist to the well known tale we all loved.
Have you ever wondered , what if Cinder-Ella had a rough time in the castle? Can she stand the monotony of the everyday life at the palace? Can she endure the trainings of "how to be like a true princess? Annnnd, what if she realizes that Prince Charming was not really for her? Or how she planned her escape? You are curious, yes? I am.
I picked this book because of two things: the lovely cover and yes, the blurb, definitely pique my curiosity.
I like the writing and the funny and witty words. I love Ella , a little whiny but still, there was something endearing about her, like the way she questions everything. An Ella who thinks and yes, acts!
Oh, let's not forget about the Prince Charming! ( and ahem! the tutor?! --- yup! Another notable character! ) Well, Prince Charming here's NOT the kind of Prince Charming in my mind. In fact, he's waaaay, waaaaaay , far different! He's ..he's..... *go insert the antonyms of charming here*
The tutor, well..... Did I mentioned, notable? Worth checking? Sooo, go check him out! Ooh! I love their first meeting! Fun, fun! And how the author even described his "mussed" hair? It made me grin extra wide! I am fond of the tiniest details!
Overall, this was one enjoyable light read and the best thing? I just recovered from one the most annoying book slumps! Thanks to Ms. Haddix !
Have you ever wondered , what if Cinder-Ella had a rough time in the castle? Can she stand the monotony of the everyday life at the palace? Can she endure the trainings of "how to be like a true princess? Annnnd, what if she realizes that Prince Charming was not really for her? Or how she planned her escape? You are curious, yes? I am.
I picked this book because of two things: the lovely cover and yes, the blurb, definitely pique my curiosity.
I like the writing and the funny and witty words. I love Ella , a little whiny but still, there was something endearing about her, like the way she questions everything. An Ella who thinks and yes, acts!
Oh, let's not forget about the Prince Charming! ( and ahem! the tutor?! --- yup! Another notable character! ) Well, Prince Charming here's NOT the kind of Prince Charming in my mind. In fact, he's waaaay, waaaaaay , far different! He's ..he's..... *go insert the antonyms of charming here*
The tutor, well..... Did I mentioned, notable? Worth checking? Sooo, go check him out! Ooh! I love their first meeting! Fun, fun! And how the author even described his "mussed" hair? It made me grin extra wide! I am fond of the tiniest details!
Overall, this was one enjoyable light read and the best thing? I just recovered from one the most annoying book slumps! Thanks to Ms. Haddix !