How can a fairy"s blessing be such a curse?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 for a day 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.