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| author = Gail Carson Levine
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| genre = Fantasy
| publication date = 1997
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'''''Ella Enchanted''''' by Gail Carson Levine is a [[Twice-Told Tale]] based on the [[Fairy Tale]] "[[Cinderella (novel)|Cinderella]]".
At birth, Ella, the protagonist, is given the "gift" of obedience by Lucinda, a fairy. Thus is Ella [[Blessed with Suck]]. She is forced to obey every direct order given to her, no matter what. Eventually Ella learns to fight the curse, delaying her obedience, but she becomes sick when she tries. She also fights the curse by [[Literal Genie|not doing exactly what is wanted when the wording of an order is not clear enough]].
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The basics of "Cinderella" are in Ella Enchanted: There is a [[Missing Mom]], then later a [[Wicked Stepmother]]. There is a [[Disappeared Dad]], as Ella's father is often away on business. (The closer the book gets to the climax, the more Cinderella plot elements are included.)
''[[Fairest]]'' is a loose, meta sequel. According to some it is actually a companion, due to the timing.
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: Ella's father Sir Peter, of the neglectful variety. Dame Olga also counts.
* [[Adaptational Personality Adjustment]]: Ella is no typical Cinderella. She's not someone that will demurely do all the chores just because she's asked to; oh, she has to obey orders from anyone who gives them, as long as she understands the language, but she hates every bit of it and will sometimes go for malicious compliance.
* [[Arranged Marriage]]: {{spoiler|Ella's father tries to set her up for one with an old duke. It doesn't push through once her father finds out the duke isn't as rich as he thinks.}}
* [[Black Best Friend|Ayorthaian Best Friend]]: Areida
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