Just Ella

Ella (think Cinderella here) has won the heart of the prince, but now she's beginning to have second thoughts. This is Ella thinking for herself and believing in herself. When I interviewed Margaret Peterson Haddix, she said she recommends this book for ages 12 and up. For these older readers, Ella is a self-reliant, wonderful female protagonist who learns great lessons, as she trusts herself and risks to go forward and claim a bigger prize than a prince. 240 pages Ages 12 and up