153 Bonus Episode: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

In this week’s episode:

Ash and I celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. We answer a listener email and discuss the key elements of a great and long-lasting friendship before diving into the iconic novel. After discussion, stay tuned for some book recommendations to read if you enjoyed Ella Enchanted. 

Book Synopsis: 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 Ella: "Instead of making me docile, Lucinda's curse made a rebel of me. Or perhaps I was that way naturally." When her beloved mother dies, leaving her in the care of a mostly absent and avaricious father, and later, a loathsome stepmother and two treacherous stepsisters, Ella's life and well-being seem to be in grave peril. But her intelligence and saucy nature keep her in good stead as she sets out on a quest for freedom and self-discovery as she tries to track down Lucinda to undo the curse, fending off ogres, befriending elves, and falling in love with a prince along the way. Yes, there is a pumpkin coach, a glass slipper, and a happily ever after, but this is the most remarkable, delightful, and profound version of Cinderella you'll ever read.

This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Ash.  

Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.

Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

Audiobook clips from Eden Riegel’s performance of Ella Enchanted.

Guest Link: https://www.instagram.com/ash.smash.93/?hl=en

Featured Author Link: https://www.gailcarsonlevine.com/

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