Ella Enchanted

This is a spin off of the classic tale Cinderella. Ella, the protagonist, is given a "gift" by a fairy named Lucinda when she is just a baby. Ella's "gift" is obedience. She must do whatever she is told. This is both embarrassing for Ella in many circumstances, but also proves to be dangerous. I think this book would work very well as a read aloud in class. It is a fun, entertaining read that most students would enjoy!

Levine, G. (1997). Ella enchanted. New York: HarperCollins.