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Edition 43 (1999) Winner
Gail Carson Levine
ゲイル・カーソン・レビン
Geiru Kāson Rebin
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1947-09-17 （New York, New York）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- New York City, New York
Career
- Occupations
- author, welfare administrator
- Active Years
- 1987-2025
- Influenced By
- James M. Barrie, Louisa May Alcott, L. M. Montgomery
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College of New York | — | philosophy | B.A. | — | United States |
City College of New York
philosophy
Degree:
B.A.
Year of Graduation:
1969
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Newbery Honor | Ella Enchanted | — | Association for Library Service to Children | Honor |
Newbery Honor
1998
Work:
Ella Enchanted
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children
Result:
Honor
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ella Enchanted
1997 Young adult literature / FantasyLoose retelling of Cinderella. A young girl named Ella is burdened with a curse of obedience.
magiccourageself-confidence
Adaptations
- [film] Ella Enchanted / Tommy O'Haver (2004)
The Two Princesses of Bamarre
2001 FantasyOriginal fairytale about two sisters, one conquering her fears to save the other.
sisterly lovecouragemagical creatures
Fairest
2006 FantasyInspired by Snow White, set in the same world as Ella Enchanted.
beautysongmagic
Bibliography
- Ella Enchanted
- Dave at Night
- The Princess Tales: Volume One
- The Wish
- The Two Princesses of Bamarre
- Betsy Who Cried Wolf
- The Princess Tales: Volume Two
- Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg
- Fairest
- Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly
- Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand
- Ever
- Fairies and the Quest for Never Land
- Betsy Red Hoodie
- A Tale of Two Castles
- Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It
- Stolen Magic
- Writer to Writer
- The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre
- Ogre Enchanted
- A Ceiling Made of Eggshells
- Sparrows in the Wind
Adaptations
- Ella Enchanted (2004 film)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- fairy tale retellingsstrong female leadstwists on traditional tales
- Recurring Motifs
- magic and magical creatureslove and marriagekindness and courage
Legacy
Known for young adult literature, especially fairy tale retellings. Newbery Honor for Ella Enchanted.
Quotes
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Those years were some of my happiest. I was learning to write.
Source: Interview
Trivia
- Skipped eighth grade.
- Has an Airedale Terrier named Reggie.
- Inspired Dave at Night by her father's orphanage experience.