Ella Enchanted (Trophy Newbery)

At her birth, Ella of Frell was given a foolish fairy's gift -- the 'gift' of obedience. Ella must obey any order given to her, whether it's hopping on one foot or chopping off her own head!But strong-willed Ella does not tamely accept her fate. She goes on a quest, encountering ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, and handsome princes, determined to break the curse -- and live happily ever after.