Age rating and parents' guide:Ella Enchanted
by Gail Carson Levine
Ages 9–14
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine is best for children aged 9–14. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, a little romance and no bad language.
Cursed to obey every command, Ella journeys to break the spell and claim control over her own life.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- Mild
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Magic & magical worlds
Reading mood
- Imaginative
Good to talk about
- Fantasy & Magic
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