The tale of Cinderella has been one of the most widely studied fairy tales of all time, and it has enjoyed numerous variations and numerous retellings. Most notably among these is the work of Gail Carson Levine, who wrote a series of books called the "Princess Tales Series." Ella Enchanted is arguably the most noted of Levine's books, and it tells the humorous story of Ella of Frell who was bestowed with the "gift" of obedience at birth. Like Maguire, Levine gives Ella the challenge of breaking this spell, which turns out to be a curse rather than a gift. All of the books in Levine's "Princess Tales Series" challenge politically incorrect stereotypes. The Fairy's Mistake is a spoof on the fairy tale "Toads and Diamonds," The Princess Test is a spoof on "The Princess and.....
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