Ella Enchanted
Ella Enchanted is a fantasy novel written by Gail Carson Levine and published in 1997. The story is a retelling of Cinderella featuring various mythical creatures including fairies, elves, ogres, gnomes, and giants.
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| Author | Gail Carson Levine |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | HarperTrophy |
Publication date | 1997 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) and Audiobook |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 0-06-440705-5 |
| OCLC | 39641341 |
| Followed by | Fairest |
The book won a Newbery Honor in 1998. In 2006, Levine went on to write Fairest, a retelling of the story of Snow White, set in the same world as Ella Enchanted. In 2018, Levine published Ogre Enchanted, a prequel to Ella Enchanted.
On April 9, 2004, a movie that is loosely based on the novel was released. It was directed by Tommy O'Haver and starred Anne Hathaway and Hugh Dancy as Ella and Prince Charmont, respectively. The film received mostly mixed reviews, and was heavily criticized for its changes to the source material and addition of new characters. Levine stated that the film is "so different from the book that it's hard to compare them" and suggested "regarding the movie as a separate creative act".