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Just Ella

Margaret Peterson Haddix (1999)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingHard R
Pages218 (Short <300)
SettingSecondary World

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

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Synopsis

You've heard the fairytale: a glass slipper, Prince Charming, happily ever after... Welcome to reality: royal genealogy lessons, needlepoint, acting like "a proper lady," and -- worst of all -- a prince who is not the least bit interesting, and certainly not charming. As soon-to-be princess Ella deals with her newfound status, she comes to realize she is not "your majesty" material. But breaking off a royal engagement is no easy feat, especially when you're crushing on another boy in the palace.... For Ella to escape, it will take intelligence, determination, and spunk -- and no ladylike behavior allowed.

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Children'sFaeHistoricalHorrorRoyal CourtRoyaltyYA