232 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060275105
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 25 April 1997
Description
At birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy named Lucinda, who bestows on her the "gift" of obedience. Anything anyone tells her to do, Ella must obey. Another girl might have been cowed by this affliction, but not feisty El...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,184 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 76%
funny 65%
hopeful 40%
emotional 21%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 11%
reflective 4%
tense 3%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Emotional abuse, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Confinement, Pedophilia
232 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060275105
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 25 April 1997
Description
At birth, Ella is inadvertently cursed by an imprudent young fairy named Lucinda, who bestows on her the "gift" of obedience. Anything anyone tells her to do, Ella must obey. Another girl might have been cowed by this affliction, but not feisty El...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,184 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 76%
funny 65%
hopeful 40%
emotional 21%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 11%
reflective 4%
tense 3%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Emotional abuse, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Confinement, Pedophilia