Ella (think Cinderella here) has won the heart of the prince, but now she's beginning to have second thoughts. This is Ella thinking for herself and believing in herself. When I interviewed Margaret Peterson Haddix, she said she recommends this book for ages 12 and up. For these older readers, Ella is a self-reliant, wonderful female protagonist who learns great lessons, as she trusts herself and risks to go forward and claim a bigger prize than a prince. 240 pages Ages 12 and up