Ella Enchanted

Yesterday, I just finished reading Ella Enchanted. I had been wanting to read the book for so long because my sister always told me how much she loved it. It was her favorite book when she was younger, and she kept on calling me this week to ask me what I thought about it. At first, I had a hard time getting into the book because I had seen the movie before with Anne Hathaway. The book is nothing like the movie which I think is a good thing. Eventually, I honestly could not put the book down. I thought Ella was a really great character! I loved her spunk, and her ability to put others before herself. I could see how younger girls are really drawn to this book. When my sister was reading Ella, she was going through the awkward sixth grade stage. The character Ella is clumsy and bullied by her stepsisters. She is trying to find herself throughout the entire novel just like most young teenagers. I am sure my sister saw a lot of herself in Ella. However, even at my age I still see some of myself in Ella. I believe everyone, no matter your age, is figuring out the person they really are. I think this book is a novel many young girls will cherish for a long time.