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This book trailer for Ella Enchanted was originally the Mystery Book Theater video for our Girl Power theme. For more on Ella Enchanted, check out our “You Go, Girl!” podcast.

Yeah, having to follow your parents’ rules can definitely be annoying sometimes, but it could be worse — you could be like the heroine in Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Because of a magic spell, she’s forced to do anything that anyone tells her to, even if it means hurting herself or the people she loves. Rough…

Luckily, our heroine has enough spunk, strength, and sheer Girl Power to overcome the odds — like, say, when she meets a few ogres. Watch our video to see how she gets out of that predicament!