Ella Enchanted, Ella My Dog

When I was about 10, our family got a dog.  My mom had just finished reading us Ella Enchanted (Yes, she read to us all the time!) so we named the puppy Ella.  My sister and I absolutely loved the book, but then again, what 10-year-old girl wouldn't?  Until just recently, that had been the last time I read the fabulous book.  Now that I am older and more understanding of character development, plot, etc., I realize how great it really is.  When I was little, I knew it was a good story and had a good ending, but thats about it.  Ella is a fantastic character throughout the book.  She is strong willed, yet must be obedient, she intelligent, witty, and beautiful.  During the book, the reader gets a chance to see many sides of Ella, and each is more intriguing than the last.  She is one of my all-time favorite characters!