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Friday, 24 June 2011

Follow Friday (2)

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkie's View. It's a really fun way to get to know other bloggers and pick up a few new followers on the way.



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This weeks question is: In light of the Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer...let's talk about fairies. What is your favourite fair take or story that revolves around fae?

I would have to say that Cinderella is my favourite fairy tale. It had everything. A beautiful mistreated heroine, a fairy god mother, ugly step-sisters, a sinister step mother, Prince Charming, you name it!

 
The book that really brought my Cinderella nostalgia to mind is Ella Enchanted which is a bit of a retelling of the Cinderella story with a twist. Ella is a beautifully written headstrong heroine who doesn't wait around for Charming to save her. I know it's meant to be a child's book but sometimes you just gotta go with your inner child. 

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  1. Alaiel Kreuz24 June 2011 at 19:24

    Hi! Thanks for coming by my blog, following you right away! And yes, I know "Midsummer Night's Dream" might be a little bit to heavy but, don't worry, if you like the story you will finish it, is not so hard, promise! :D

    I haven't read Ella Enchanted but I've watched a movie with the same name, could it be the same story? This Ella, from the movie, had to do everything that other people asked her to do (a "gift" from her fairy godmother^^U). If it is the same story I'd love to read the book! xD

    Hugs,

    Alaiel

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  2. Gabby24 June 2011 at 20:14

    thanks for dropping by my blog! thanks for following also,

    following your blog too. hope to discuss books with you! ^^

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  3. Lan24 June 2011 at 20:14

    Hey Alaiel! Yes it's the same story! they made it into a film. As always though the book is so much better.

    Thanks so much for following. Have a great weekend.

    Lan

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  4. Lan24 June 2011 at 20:59

    @Gabby. Looking forward to discussing books with you too!

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  5. Amy24 June 2011 at 21:01

    Hi there new follower here from the hop! Love you blog! :)

    Great choices!

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  6. Anonymous24 June 2011 at 21:02

    FREAKING LOVED Ella Enchanted! Thanks for stopping by my blog on the hop :)

    Have a great weekend!
    ♥ Trish Just a YA Girl

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  7. Anne24 June 2011 at 21:40

    Ella Enchanted is a really good book- great choice!

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  8. Jennifer_After_Dark24 June 2011 at 22:03

    I actually never read those books but I did watch the movies, great pick for this friday,,,
    Jennifer

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  9. Sally Bibrary24 June 2011 at 22:09

    Thanks for stopping by, hon, and nice pick with Ella Enchanted! Have a fabulous weekend. :)

    Sally @ Bibrary Bookslut

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  10. Bonnie24 June 2011 at 23:12

    Cinderella is a great choice - I have heard the original fiary tale is quite dark! Thanks for visiting me at Hands and Home, I am now following you back and look forward to reading more from you in the future!
    Bonnie @ HandsAndHome

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  11. Tristan24 June 2011 at 23:44

    Hey, I didn't read Ella Enchanted but I watched it and loved it!! Following back, Happy FF!

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  12. Pedantic Phooka25 June 2011 at 01:24

    Happy Follow Friday! Stopping by via Parajunkee. I'm a new follower.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Holjo @ Pedantic Phooka
    www.pedanticphooka.com

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  13. Tracy Smith25 June 2011 at 01:25

    New follower from the Follow Friday hop as countrysunset40 on gfc. Come on over to visit when you gfet the chance.

    http://tracystreasureofbooks.blogspot.com/

    Have a great day!

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  14. TheJennaGirl25 June 2011 at 01:26

    So, I read Ella Enchanted probably 5 times in a row when I was young. I wanted my own Char haha.

    Thanks for visiting me at the book element! Happy Friday! New Follower :)

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  15. Katie25 June 2011 at 01:56

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Great answer (: Cinderella used to be my favorite princess! New follower, have a great weekend.
    -Katie @ Magic Is In Words

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  16. Jennie25 June 2011 at 06:17

    Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love Cinderella. It's one of my favorite fairytales. I haven't read Ella Enchanted yet. I did watch the movie, but that was long ago. I should read the book. :)

    New follower!

    Jennie
    My Cute Bookshelf

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  17. Alex @ The Blethering Bookworm25 June 2011 at 07:39

    Hi!
    Thanks for swinging by my blog. Love Ella Enchanted :) Hated how the film murdered the fantasticness that was the book but you can't have them all I suppose.

    New Follower :)
    Blethering About Books

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  18. Amy *Moonspells and Magic*25 June 2011 at 07:54

    Thanks for hopping by my blog and following. I am now following you back :) Cinderella seems to be a favorite of many and I have never read Ella, I didn't even know it was a book first. Will have to check it out. Have a great weekend!

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  19. Lan25 June 2011 at 11:29

    Thanks everybody for stopping by and following. Hope you're all having a great Friday (or Sat if you're in Australia like me!)

    xoxo

    Lan

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  20. Kaye M.25 June 2011 at 12:58

    Yay, you're the first Ella Enchanted fan I've seen today! :)

    My blog is here: http://watercolormoods.blogspot.com

    New follower :)

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  21. Val25 June 2011 at 14:59

    Hey- thanks for visiting StuckInBooks.com FF

    I love Cinderella too.

    You should really read The Iron Fey. You'll love it.

    Following back.

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  22. Shelagh25 June 2011 at 16:59

    Hey Lan, thanks for stopping by my blog and for the follow. :)

    Cinderella is a great story and there's nothing wrong with entertaining the child in us every once in a while. :)

    Have a great weekend and following back.

    Shelagh
    The Word Fiend

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  23. Felicia25 June 2011 at 21:36

    Hi! Thanks so much for dropping by and following my blog :D I loved Cinderella too...it probably made all of us girls wish for our Prince Charming hahaha.

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  24. Felicia25 June 2011 at 21:36

    New follower(:

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  25. Richard25 June 2011 at 22:22

    Hi! Thanks for the follow! I'm following you now, too :)

    I didn't realize that Ella Enchanted was a book! I've seen the movie numerous times (my kids LOVE it)! I'll have to check it out for their next book to read.

    Richard @ Bound & Determined...

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  26. Hannah Mariska25 June 2011 at 22:32

    Hi Lan, thanks for stopping by. I'd never even realised that there were other versions of The Worn Out Dancing Shoes!

    Ella Enchanted sounds like a much better heroine!

    Have a happy belated Friday!

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  27. Jessica (Peace Love Books)25 June 2011 at 22:40

    Nice pick! I did the same as you know :) Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm a new follower now :)

    -Jessica (Peace Love Books)

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  28. Iben26 June 2011 at 03:46

    Thanks for the visit, comment and follow :) Following you back!
    ~Iben
    www.boroughofbooks.com

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  29. Alison Can Read26 June 2011 at 10:12

    Hopping through. I still need to read Ella Enchanted. It's such a classic and I'm sad that I haven't gotten to it.
    My Hop

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  30. Molli @ Once Upon a Prologue27 June 2011 at 11:23

    Hi there, I am a brand new follower! I'm hoping you'll come visit my blog. : )

    http://www.onceuponaprologue.blogspot.com

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