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This companion to Ella Enchanted focuses on homely, oversize commoner Aza. Aza's beautiful singing and her ability to throw her voice lead her to become a pawn of the queen. Levine has again depicted a fully realized fairy-tale land peopled with intriguing characters engaged in political machinations. Some details that echo "Snow White" will entertain readers.