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Ever After High #0.5
El cuento de Ashlynn Ella
Join Ashlynn Ella, daughter of Cinderella, as her woodland friends help her get ready for her Legacy Year at school, where she will train for her destiny to marry a prince. But what if she meets the woodsman of her dreams instead? Read all about it in this exclusive Ever After High short story by Newbery Honor author Shannon Hale.
21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2013
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Shannon Hale
147 books14.2k followersShannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of six young adult novels: the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy, multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days, and the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series. She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming Midnight in Austenland (Jan. 2012), companion book to Austenland. She co-wrote the hit graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge and its sequel Calamity Jack with husband Dean Hale. They live near Salt Lake City, Utah with their four small children, and their pet, a small, plastic pig.
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February 17, 2016
Ashlynn can talk to animals! Such a dream come true! (For an animal lovers of course!)
This time is based on Ashlynn's POV. Nothing much is said, other than the mystery woodman...^_^
This time is based on Ashlynn's POV. Nothing much is said, other than the mystery woodman...^_^
October 14, 2019
Cute book. I give this book 5 stars.
December 27, 2013
Cute short introduction to the characters for the legends book. Perfect for a tween girl.
October 28, 2013
This was a 5 page little story to explain some about Ashlynn Ella. I have issues with the main theme of these stories. Let me explain. So there are several character's who will all be attending Ever After High. All of these characters are daughters, or sons of characters from well known fairy tales. So this particular 5 page book was about Ashlynn the daughter of Cinderella. So Ashlynn will one day live her mother's fairytale. Her mother Cinderella will meet an untimely demise and her father will remarry and so forth into the same story that we all know well. But my problem is who wants to live a life like that. Who wants to have everything dictated or foretold for them. What does poor Cinderella think about this knowing that soon she will die just so her daughter can live this fairytale again. So that is the premise for each of these stories. That I am assuming will be a main point is these characters will discover they don't want to live these stories over again. But I guess we will wait and see.
December 4, 2014
In this little chapter about how Ashlynn Ella lives her life we also learn about some of the special gifts she has that are only touched on a little bit in the Ever After High books. She can talk to animals, and they can talk to her, so she is a vegan. It is explained and not pushed in our faces that she is. If she is late anywhere her clothes change into rags. This is a little silly, and I’m not sure if they will eventually turn back, but honestly this is a silly little series so I’ll allow it haha. This little short brings up the question-if Cinderella’s mother died in the original story, and her father also dies after marrying a terrible woman with terrible daughters, how does Ashlynn feel about her fate? She has lived her whole life knowing that she will take up her mother’s story, and her story starts off very dark. She also mentions briefly what happened to Cinderella’s stepsisters, though I forget how Hale handled it, I do know that in the original story their fates were not happy ones at all.
June 22, 2022
This is the third of 6 short stories that are a new take on an old fairy tale. Great intro into what I am sure will be just as great a series. As I read each story it makes me want to read the series that much more. Would recommend them for the any age who likes a happy ever after type story or at least the beginning of one.
February 6, 2017
Good intro to The Storybook of Legends
November 19, 2016
U cuento simple sin final cerrado, sólo lo leí para pasar el rato.
September 27, 2013
Is a great book to read
October 17, 2018
Ashlynn Ella’s Story
Ever After High, Book .5
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series
The Characters:
Ashlynn Ella:
Her woodland friends
The Story:
Ashlynn Ella stands to inherit a pretty sad story however she seems mostly resigned to her fate. I hope her prince turns out to be a lumberjack.
The Random Thoughts:
3 Stars
Ever After High, Book .5
I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series
The Characters:
Ashlynn Ella:
Her woodland friends
The Story:
Ashlynn Ella stands to inherit a pretty sad story however she seems mostly resigned to her fate. I hope her prince turns out to be a lumberjack.
The Random Thoughts:
3 Stars
November 11, 2020
Me gustó más que los anteriores
Una forma muy entretenida y dinámica de darle una vuelta a los clásicos cuentos de las princesas, en este caso, al de Cenicienta, o más bien dicho, la futura Cenicienta, porque Ashlynn aún no comienza con su historia✨
Una forma muy entretenida y dinámica de darle una vuelta a los clásicos cuentos de las princesas, en este caso, al de Cenicienta, o más bien dicho, la futura Cenicienta, porque Ashlynn aún no comienza con su historia✨
February 24, 2018
Sinceramente lo leí por pura curiosidad y la verdad es que me encantó!
Es demasiado ligero, demasiado rosa y perfecto.
Ya quiero leer los siguientes❤️
Es demasiado ligero, demasiado rosa y perfecto.
Ya quiero leer los siguientes❤️
May 14, 2017
Por ahora os dejo con la mini reseña de "El cuento de Ashlynn Ella", que nos cuenta un día de la hija de Cenicienta. Su nombre es Ashlynn y está predestinada a tener la misma vida que tuvo su madre. Y lejos de estar disgustada con ello, lo lleva con total normalidad. Ashlynn es igual que su madre en muchos aspectos, ama la naturaleza, los animales son sus mejores amigos, e incluso no tiene demasiado problema en limpiar. Pero quizá no todos los aspectos de su destino le gusten, ni vaya a ser tan fácil para ella seguirlos.
Un pequeño cuentito que me ha gustado mucho, que te deja con la opción a imaginarte todo un mundo de fantasía. Perfecto para leerlo en 10 minutos, esperando al autobús o en un momento libre. Iré escribiendo las mini-reseñas del resto de cuentos de esta serie que me vaya leyendo!
Un pequeño cuentito que me ha gustado mucho, que te deja con la opción a imaginarte todo un mundo de fantasía. Perfecto para leerlo en 10 minutos, esperando al autobús o en un momento libre. Iré escribiendo las mini-reseñas del resto de cuentos de esta serie que me vaya leyendo!
March 13, 2016
I don't know if my son was extra tired or if we have not watched Cinderella enough, but this book brought on many questions. I love the fact that she refers to her aunt as "Auntie Step". It is a good thing that her mother's step sister is visiting because it will give her good practice for the day that Cinderella dies and Ashlynn has to have her own wicked step sisters.
This series is just hilarious. I love every single book. Then again I love every episode that I have ever seen. Whomever came up with this idea needs congratulated.
This series is just hilarious. I love every single book. Then again I love every episode that I have ever seen. Whomever came up with this idea needs congratulated.
June 21, 2015
I'm not a fan of female characters in fairy tales who await princes and destinies to change their lives like Cinderella (and apparently her daughter Ashlynn).
I like those who shape their own lives, being the strong women they are and not relying on a "Prince Charming" to have their Happily-Ever-After. And if a guy was encountered in their journey; well, a bit of romance hurts no body.
This is what I mostly hated about this girl.
Story line is not bad. It's a bit funny.
Quote: "After all, one day Ashlynn would have her own unkind stepsisters to put up with in the story"
I like those who shape their own lives, being the strong women they are and not relying on a "Prince Charming" to have their Happily-Ever-After. And if a guy was encountered in their journey; well, a bit of romance hurts no body.
This is what I mostly hated about this girl.
Story line is not bad. It's a bit funny.
Quote: "After all, one day Ashlynn would have her own unkind stepsisters to put up with in the story"
October 9, 2013
Read Ashlynn Ella´s story. Except for her passion for shoes of all kind there is no sign that Ashlyn is a royal princess. She works from dawn till dusk doing chores, working in a shoe shop & helping animals. She can understand what animals say, doesn´t care what clothes she wears (only what shoes ^-^)and she´s vegan. She also rather wants to marry a boy with a golden heart, not with golden looks. Thumbs up, sis!
August 1, 2018
Zum Inhalt:
Sei bei Ashlynn Ella, Aschenputtels Tochter, wenn ihre Freunde ihr helfen, sich auf das Schicksalsjahr an der Ever After High vorzubereiten. Ashlynn muss noch trainieren, um ihr Schicksal zu erfüllen und einen Prinzen heiraten zu können. Aber was, wenn sie stattdessen den Jäger ihrer Träume trifft? Lies exklusiv und schon jetzt diese "Ever After High"-Kurzgeschichte von der Newbery-Ehrenpreisträgerin Shannon Hale. Wie es mit Ashlynn Ella weitergeht, erfährst du in den Serienbänden „Ever After High. Die Schule der Herzenswünsche“ und „Ever After High. Eine fabelhafte Freundin”.
Auf der Suche nach passender Literatur für meine kleine Nichte bin ich im Tolino-Store auf diese Kurzgeschichten-Reihe in Form von Leseproben gestoßen. In der Reihe Ever-After-high werden verschiedene Märchen adaptiert und neu verwertet, indem die Kinder der Märchenfiguren eine gemeinsame Schule besuchen, bei der sie sich darauf vorbereiten, einmal die Märchen ihrer Eltern zu übernehmen. Aber jedes der Kinder scheint nicht unbedingt mit seinem nahenden Schicksal einverstanden zu sein, was jedoch bedeutet, dass die Märchen sich verändern werden und so die Märchenwelt in Gefahr gerät.
In dieser Kurzgeschichte treffen wir auf Ashlynn, welche die Tochter von Aschenputtel ist. Sie will sich für das neue Schuljahr in der Schule fertig machen und ihren Koffer packen, doch immer wieder brauchen die Tiere des Waldes ihre Hilfe. Dabei stellt sie immer wieder fest, dass sie sich viel mehr für den unbekannten Förster interessiert, welcher im Wald Vogelhäuser aufstellt, anstatt für einen Prinzen, der eigentlich ihr Schicksal im Märchen werden soll. Das bereitet ihr doch ein bisschen Unbehagen, aber was soll sie gegen ihre Gefühle schon tun?
Die Idee zu einer Fortsetzung der Märchen und dass die Kinder die Rollen ihrer Eltern im Märchen übernehmen sollen, finde ich wirklich genial. Anstatt sich aber stumpf ihrem Schicksal zu fügen, wollen viele Kinder nicht so werden wie ihre Eltern oder haben ganz andere Pläne, dass das natürlich zu Problemen führt, das erkennt der Leser schnell. Die Schreibweise der Autorin ist sehr angenehm, weswegen ich denke, dass die Kurzgeschichten, als auch die Bücher für meine kleine Nichte durchaus gut geeignet sind. Ich werde mir noch ein paar Teile der Reihe kostenlos im Tolino laden und werde denke ich mit den Leseproben Tuchfühlung nehmen, ob sich die Kleine für solch eine Geschichte interessieren könnte. Wenn es ihr gefällt werde ich auf jeden Fall die Bücher holen. Ehrlich gesagt finde ich sie selbst wirklich knuffig gemacht und bin auch ein bisschen neugierig. Manchmal möchte man doch noch einmal Kind sein.
Solide 4 von 5 Sterne
Sei bei Ashlynn Ella, Aschenputtels Tochter, wenn ihre Freunde ihr helfen, sich auf das Schicksalsjahr an der Ever After High vorzubereiten. Ashlynn muss noch trainieren, um ihr Schicksal zu erfüllen und einen Prinzen heiraten zu können. Aber was, wenn sie stattdessen den Jäger ihrer Träume trifft? Lies exklusiv und schon jetzt diese "Ever After High"-Kurzgeschichte von der Newbery-Ehrenpreisträgerin Shannon Hale. Wie es mit Ashlynn Ella weitergeht, erfährst du in den Serienbänden „Ever After High. Die Schule der Herzenswünsche“ und „Ever After High. Eine fabelhafte Freundin”.
Auf der Suche nach passender Literatur für meine kleine Nichte bin ich im Tolino-Store auf diese Kurzgeschichten-Reihe in Form von Leseproben gestoßen. In der Reihe Ever-After-high werden verschiedene Märchen adaptiert und neu verwertet, indem die Kinder der Märchenfiguren eine gemeinsame Schule besuchen, bei der sie sich darauf vorbereiten, einmal die Märchen ihrer Eltern zu übernehmen. Aber jedes der Kinder scheint nicht unbedingt mit seinem nahenden Schicksal einverstanden zu sein, was jedoch bedeutet, dass die Märchen sich verändern werden und so die Märchenwelt in Gefahr gerät.
In dieser Kurzgeschichte treffen wir auf Ashlynn, welche die Tochter von Aschenputtel ist. Sie will sich für das neue Schuljahr in der Schule fertig machen und ihren Koffer packen, doch immer wieder brauchen die Tiere des Waldes ihre Hilfe. Dabei stellt sie immer wieder fest, dass sie sich viel mehr für den unbekannten Förster interessiert, welcher im Wald Vogelhäuser aufstellt, anstatt für einen Prinzen, der eigentlich ihr Schicksal im Märchen werden soll. Das bereitet ihr doch ein bisschen Unbehagen, aber was soll sie gegen ihre Gefühle schon tun?
Die Idee zu einer Fortsetzung der Märchen und dass die Kinder die Rollen ihrer Eltern im Märchen übernehmen sollen, finde ich wirklich genial. Anstatt sich aber stumpf ihrem Schicksal zu fügen, wollen viele Kinder nicht so werden wie ihre Eltern oder haben ganz andere Pläne, dass das natürlich zu Problemen führt, das erkennt der Leser schnell. Die Schreibweise der Autorin ist sehr angenehm, weswegen ich denke, dass die Kurzgeschichten, als auch die Bücher für meine kleine Nichte durchaus gut geeignet sind. Ich werde mir noch ein paar Teile der Reihe kostenlos im Tolino laden und werde denke ich mit den Leseproben Tuchfühlung nehmen, ob sich die Kleine für solch eine Geschichte interessieren könnte. Wenn es ihr gefällt werde ich auf jeden Fall die Bücher holen. Ehrlich gesagt finde ich sie selbst wirklich knuffig gemacht und bin auch ein bisschen neugierig. Manchmal möchte man doch noch einmal Kind sein.
Solide 4 von 5 Sterne
September 9, 2024
Ashlyn me cayó súper bien, la forma en que su mamá Cenicienta a pesar de ser una reina y ella una princesa, la educó para que no la pasara tan mal para cuando cumpliera su destino, enseñándole hacer de todo, me gustó la conexión tan especial que tiene Ashlyn con los animales, como los ayuda y siempre está para ellos, y viceversa, los animales también ayudan mucho a Ashlyn, algo que me encantó fue su obsesión por los zapatos y su amplia colección que tiene de ellos, le apasionan demasiado, ahora, me fascinó como tiene un. Calendario de Leñadores escondido es como duuuudeeee tu verdadero secretito omg, aparte ese pequeño encuentro que tuvo con Hunter y los que vieron la serie saben perfectamente que pasa, ya que como futura Cenicienta tiene que enamorarse de un príncipe no de un leñador.
Le doy 4⭐️
Le doy 4⭐️
February 2, 2026
“ Ashlynn knew she shouldn’t be looking at lumberjack calendars any more than she should be making friends with birdhouse-making guys. As the next Cinderella, she would have to marry whichever fairytale prince ended up in her story.
But she couldn’t help making a small, secret wish that her assigned prince might be the kind who would grab her hand and run off into the woods—build a tree house with her or lie back and watch the stars come out through the canopy.
The kind of person who would make a birdhouse for a family of robins.
She didn’t care about a fancy palace and loads of dresses. Just a cozy cottage somewhere—perhaps with an attached two-story, fully stocked shoe shed. And a guy with dirt under his fingernails and goodness in his heart. ”
But she couldn’t help making a small, secret wish that her assigned prince might be the kind who would grab her hand and run off into the woods—build a tree house with her or lie back and watch the stars come out through the canopy.
The kind of person who would make a birdhouse for a family of robins.
She didn’t care about a fancy palace and loads of dresses. Just a cozy cottage somewhere—perhaps with an attached two-story, fully stocked shoe shed. And a guy with dirt under his fingernails and goodness in his heart. ”
July 14, 2023
Interestingly, this book offers a few more details than Apple White's own. Although by itself, it is not something impressive. It's a light and enjoyable read to some extent. The touch that Ashlynn is a hippie with a special connection to nature I find it very good. It is noticeable that it was written with less laziness than that of the Briar Beauty's Story. It's a decent introduction as far as it goes.
However, the detail of the Ecologist Lumberjack Calendar was a rather curious thing. In fact, it's even funny and a little embarrassing. Especially when she goes into describing that. Wow, it's not something you'd expect from a series of this type. It made me laugh and cry for cringe.
However, the detail of the Ecologist Lumberjack Calendar was a rather curious thing. In fact, it's even funny and a little embarrassing. Especially when she goes into describing that. Wow, it's not something you'd expect from a series of this type. It made me laugh and cry for cringe.
February 4, 2018
Up until now I've felt kinda ridiculous for my unexplainable need to read the entire series of Ever After High books, a children's book series based on a children's tv show primarily meant to sell dolls to children, but there is shame no more. This story, in all its 12 glorious pages, had the best thing ever.
Ashlynn Ella has, hidden under her bed, a calendar of hot (fully clothed, this is still for kids) lumberjacks.
Ashlynn Ella has, hidden under her bed, a calendar of hot (fully clothed, this is still for kids) lumberjacks.
December 15, 2022
“Oh dear! I’ll come help, of course,” Ashlynn replied.
Those bunnies. Always so much drama!” I would lay my life down on the line for you, Ashlynn.
“She didn’t care about a fancy palace and loads of dresses. Just a cozy cottage somewhere—perhaps with an attached two-story, fully stocked shoe shed. And a guy with dirt under his fingernails and goodness in his heart.” I love how it seems like she’s materialistic but deep down she just wants happiness.
Those bunnies. Always so much drama!” I would lay my life down on the line for you, Ashlynn.
“She didn’t care about a fancy palace and loads of dresses. Just a cozy cottage somewhere—perhaps with an attached two-story, fully stocked shoe shed. And a guy with dirt under his fingernails and goodness in his heart.” I love how it seems like she’s materialistic but deep down she just wants happiness.
March 18, 2017
Al igual que los demás cuentos de las otras chicas de Ever After High, este tambien nos relata un poco, sobre las chicas antes de regresar a Ever after High y su año del desino. Algo cortos, pero buenos.
Ashlyn se me hacia un personaje secundario, no me cae mal el personaje, pero tampoco me interesaba mucho, aparte de su diseño en las muñecas, que se me hace muy bonito.
Pero en este pequeño relato, me hizo interesarme un poco mas en ella. no me había puesto ha pensar en el destino de muchos no es completamente feliz aunque eso parezca, las únicas en que había pensado eran en Briar y Duchess, pero no me había puesto ha pensar en que pasaba con los familiares.
Tan bien aquí ya se empieza a desarrollar su historia con Hunter, la cual me interesa mucho.
En definitiva tengo que leer el libro de Ever After high.
Ashlyn se me hacia un personaje secundario, no me cae mal el personaje, pero tampoco me interesaba mucho, aparte de su diseño en las muñecas, que se me hace muy bonito.
Pero en este pequeño relato, me hizo interesarme un poco mas en ella. no me había puesto ha pensar en el destino de muchos no es completamente feliz aunque eso parezca, las únicas en que había pensado eran en Briar y Duchess, pero no me había puesto ha pensar en que pasaba con los familiares.
Tan bien aquí ya se empieza a desarrollar su historia con Hunter, la cual me interesa mucho.
En definitiva tengo que leer el libro de Ever After high.
July 17, 2018
Another cute story.
This one was an introduction to Cinderella's daughter, who also happens to be the next in line to be Cinderella. I'm not sure why history has to repeat itself there, but in the story, that is Ashlynn Ella's destiny.
It didn't really tell us anything else, except she is going away to school.
Short but sweet, I look forward to the next one.
3.5/5
This one was an introduction to Cinderella's daughter, who also happens to be the next in line to be Cinderella. I'm not sure why history has to repeat itself there, but in the story, that is Ashlynn Ella's destiny.
It didn't really tell us anything else, except she is going away to school.
Short but sweet, I look forward to the next one.
3.5/5
June 3, 2020
Un cuento muy bonito, donde otra vez la pluma de la escritora nos muestra, que muchas veces desde que nacemos estamos predestinados para una historia y según nosotros no tenemos o no nos damos la oportunidad de elegir otras vias que tal vez nos hagan mas felices muchas veces rechazamos esas oportunidades por el que dirán o solo por qué así estaba proyectado.
October 12, 2020
"Un cuento muy bonito, donde otra vez la pluma de la escritora nos muestra, que muchas veces desde que nacemos estamos predestinados para una historia y según nosotros no tenemos o no nos damos la oportunidad de elegir otras vias que tal vez nos hagan mas felices muchas veces rechazamos esas oportunidades por el que dirán o solo por qué así estaba proyectado".
October 6, 2023
Fantasy: Ashlynn Ella, daughter of Cinderella is going through her day before leaving for boarding school. She keeps getting distracted by her animal friends and even realizes that their is a mysterious boy in the woods. She also expresses that she does not want to marry a prince like her mother did.
July 15, 2017
It was short
It was good but it was so short. I like how she is trying to keep the tradition of marriage going but she just can't help but to find out who's that nice boy that made the birdhouse.
It was good but it was so short. I like how she is trying to keep the tradition of marriage going but she just can't help but to find out who's that nice boy that made the birdhouse.
November 28, 2017
Love it
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February 21, 2018
It was a really good book
I choose this rating because it was a really good book my favorite character is ashlynn because she loves animals and I love animals if I was to recommend this book to any one it would be my sister and my best friend
I choose this rating because it was a really good book my favorite character is ashlynn because she loves animals and I love animals if I was to recommend this book to any one it would be my sister and my best friend
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