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Just Ella

By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Narrated by: Alyssa Bresnahan
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Publisher's summary

Ella Brown is unhappy. Shivering cold in her luxurious bed, she's afraid to get up and light the fire because she's recently been scolded for doing things servants are supposed to do. New to the castle, Ella is having trouble adjusting to her unfamiliar role: princess.

In this wonderful continuation of the Cinderella story, award-winning author Margaret Haddix imagines a heroine who has gotten what she wants, not through some fairy godmother's magical intervention, but by taking control of her own destiny. The trouble is, now that her dreams are coming true, Ella has serious doubts about what "happily ever after" really means.

Just Ella offers young adult listeners a very contemporary take on one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time. Narrator Alyssa Bresnahan magically brings life and depth to Ella, who is determined to act on her heart's desires - even when they take her in unexpected directions.

©1999 Margaret Peterson Haddix (P)2000 Recorded Books,LLC
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Critic reviews

"Haddix puts a feminist spin on the Cinderella story, beginning her tongue-in-cheek novel where the traditional story ends." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Provocative and entertaining." ( Booklist)

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Unique retelling

One of my favorite books growing up! Happy to find it as an audio book

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loved it

Is book was amazing. I love Margaret Peterson Haddix already, but having someone like Alyssa Bresnahan read it was amazing!!!!! My first audio book and I loved it!! 👼

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Amazing

Still love this book after all these years, you get it girl! Strong woman and determination.

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A fun, interesting, and orignal book.


I really enjoyed this book. I liked the female lead as well as the story premise.
As a long time romance reader (.....who is beginning to tire of the standard Regency formula as in............. "Oh NO, not ANOTHER waltz at another ball .. or ANOTHER detailed graphic sex scene" - fast forward, fast forward............). I found this audiobook to be very refresing and a pleasant surprise.

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Fresh and Clever retelling of Cinderella

Ella doesn’t need a ferry godmother nor a handsome prince who doesn’t seem to have a thought in his head to be happy.This is a clever and sometimes humorous story of a girl who takes charge of her own destiny.

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cute retelling

this was a cute retelling of Cinderella. and i love that it went into what happened after the Prinde found her. it was a good book and I enjoyed it.

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Wished I would have read this sooner.

This was so good! I really enjoyed it! Ella is such a strong woman & I loved watching her grow & stand up for herself!

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Great find

I loved this rendition of Cinderella. It was a good story I wish it was longer

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The unique twist on the Cinderella classic.

This was a fun twist on the Cinderella classic story, not going where I expected it to go. It kept my attention and I loved the message of what true love is as it was woven through a story that had twist and turns taking you on an entirely different “happy ever after” course. Very well done.

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Ella Enchanted is a much better book

Simple story, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do. It isn't the most original, most profound, or most entertaining book I have ever read. However, it kept me engaged the whole way through. I thoroughly enjoyed the narration as well. I have listened to another book done by this same narrator and she does a great job. If you are wanting to read a Cinderella spin off I think Ella Enchanted is a much better book.

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