I don't hate myself enough to continue to read this book. Going to find something else to fit the "A Grimm Tale" square. I just don't have the patience for the singing or Aza and others talking about how ugly she is every freaking five seconds. My biggest issue is that Aza's not interesting enough t...
Meh. There were some nice changes from the standard Snow White, and I quite liked that she wasn't beautiful at all, but downright ugly. But it will never be my favorite. Weirdly, whereas the musical aspect of Seraphina really engaged me, the constant singing just kind of annoyed me, and that is hug...
I really enjoy reading this book. It is magical and silly and also touching. It's definitely a unique take on Cinderella. (There are a couple of movie spoilers in this next paragraph. The last one's safe, though.) Regarding the movie, I can definitely understand the disappointment of fans who saw ...
That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not itend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. when I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. "My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedi...
This book is a fantasy story about two sisters that could not be more different. When brave Princess Meryl catches the Grey Death, cautious Princess Addie must set off on a dangerous quest to look for a cure. I would implement this book in the classroom as a way to address stereotypes. I would then ...
This is book is a retelling of the classic Snow White story. It takes place in the same world as Ella Enchanted. Aza is a girl who lives in a land where two things are valued, music and beauty. Aza is an amazing singer but she feels she is so ugly that she hates looking at her reflection. On her que...
This is a great book! It is a funny and charming retelling of the classic Cinderella story in the magical land of Frell. Ella is cursed to do whatever she is told and must find a way to break her curse before she is forced to do something terrible. I would use this book in the classroom as a study o...
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