We Review Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (with Marissa)

About this episode

Jenessa and Marissa discuss the beloved childhood book Ella Enchanted and its themes.

Today's episode is all about one of Jenessa's favorite childhood books, Ella Enchanted! Listen along as Jenessa and Marissa discuss middle grade literature, ogres, diaries, and magic! Send us Fan Mail Support the show All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcas...

People in this episode

Host: Jenessa

Guest: Marissa

Topics covered

• middle grade literature
• book review
• fantasy
• magic
• childhood books

Keywords

• Ella Enchanted
• Gail Carson Levine
• book review
• middle grade literature
• fantasy
• ogres
• magic

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ella Enchanted

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