with Char, who still wants to be with Ella after a chance meeting with Areida made him question the letter he received. On the third night, he introduces her to his parents and dances only with her. Hattie is jealous and unmasks Ella, causing her to flee and lose one of her glass slippers. Char finds the slipper and goes to her home. He asks her to tell him if she loves him, which she does. He then tells her to marry him and she accepts. Hattie orders her not to but Olga realizes with her curse and being queen, they could have anything, and demands she marry Char. Ella finds the strength to refuse her command, thus breaking Lucinda’s spell. Now Ella is able to marry Char on her own accord. Ella and Areida rekindle their friendship. Mandy becomes the castle cook and fairy godmother to Char and Ella's future children. Ella and Char live happily ever after. Reception In 2012 it was ranked number 85 on a list of the top 100 children's novels published by School Library Journal. References External links Gail Carson Levine's official website 1997 American novels 1997 fantasy novels American children's novels American fantasy novels adapted into films Fiction about curses Novels about fairies and sprites Novels about nobility Novels about royalty HarperCollins books Books about magic Newbery Honor-winning works Novels based on fairy tales Works based on Cinderella Novels set in fictional countries 1997 children's books