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Title: Cinderella With a Twist
Review: Gail Carson Levine creatively writes a fantasy story that takes place in the mystical land of Frell. Ella, the main character of the story has been given the "gift" of obedience by a fairy named Lucinda. The characters and setting in the story are unique in their own right but are not believeable. The characters are not believeable because they are unrealistic life forms such as elves and gnomes. The theme is well developed throughout the story. The theme is a combination of bravery, selflessness, obedience, and perserverance. There is also a suprise observation that pops up in the story. That observation is that Ella gains her obedience back.I really enjoyed this book. Coming from a male's point of view, it was enjoyable for me. It reminded me of the famous fairy tale Cinderella. This book is best suited for readers at the middle elementary school level. The book gives the reader insight into what it is like to regain something valuable that they lost in the past.
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