- School & Library Binding: 240 pages
- Publisher: Turtleback Books (Nov 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 061356300X
- ISBN-13: 978-0613563000
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 11.1 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (245 customer reviews)
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Cimorene, princess of Linderwall, is a classic tomboy heroine with classic tomboy strengths--all of which are perceived by those around her as defects: "As for the girl's disposition--well, when people were being polite, they said she was strong-minded. When they were angry or annoyed with her, they said she was as stubborn as a pig." Cimorene, tired of etiquette and embroidery, runs away from home and finds herself in a nest of dragons. Now, in Cimorene's world--a world cleverly built by author Patricia C. Wrede on the shifting sands of myriad fairy tales--princesses are forever being captured by dragons. The difference here is that Cimorene goes willingly. She would rather keep house for the dragon Kazul than be bored in her parents' castle. With her quick wit and her stubborn courage, Cimorene saves the mostly kind dragons from a wicked plot hatched by the local wizards, and worms her way into the hearts of young girls everywhere.
While the characters are sometimes simplistically drawn, adults and children will have fun tracing the sources of the various fairy tales Wrede plunders for her story. Dealing with Dragons is the first book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and most young readers will want to devour the entire series. (Ages 10 and older) --Claire Dederer --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-9-- The independent princess has been well established in modern children's books, but there can't be a dandier example than Princess Cimorene. Rangy, curious, energetic, matter-of-fact, she rolls up her sleeves and gets the job done with a happy disregard for the traditions of her role. Although her parents want her to stifle her improper interests in fencing, Latin, and cooking, the princess is not about to be forced into marriage with the vapid prince they have chosen. She throws herself wholeheartedly into a career as a dragon's princess, a respectable role, although not one for which one usually volunteers. As she fends off nosy wizards, helps out hysterical princesses, and turns away determined rescuers, Cimorene makes a firm place for herself in the dragon world. The story is full of excitement, sly references to the staples of fantasy and fairy tales, and good humor. Cimorene is of a sisterhood that includes Menolly, the dragonsinger of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonsong (Atheneum, 1976); and Avi's Morwenna of Bright Shadow (Bradbury, 1985), but Wrede's delightful voice is all her own. Her previous books have generally been played as YA or even adult fiction, but Cimorene is so much fun that once younger readers discover her here, many will want to search outthe earlier titles. One of these, Talking to Dragons (Ace, 1985) is narrated by Cimorene's son and introduces many of this book's main characters. --Sally T. Margolis, Park Ridge Public Library, IL
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Linderwall was a large kingdom, just east of the Mountains of Morning, where philosophers were highly respected and the number five was fashionable. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read for many ages,
This review is from: Dealing with Dragons: Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book 1 (Paperback)
I've been looking for "alternative" princess stories ever since my 2 year old daughter started her mild obsession with princesses. A friend recommended this book and I devoured it! It is so well written, funny, loveable, and perfect for what I was looking for. I love the main character, the princess, she is so cool. :) The plot is in some ways predictable, but it is written far below my reading level, and in so many ways I was pleasantly surprised with plot twists. I can't wait to read this to my girls when they are older. But I'm sure I'll be re-reading before then for my own enjoyment. :)
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Smart, witty and funny,
By Draco Malfoy (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dealing with Dragons: Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book 1 (Paperback)
The Enchanted Forest Chronicles is an amazing read. It has everything: adventure, excitement, humor, dragons, and a princess with an attitude! A very enjoyable series.
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a MUST read,
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This review is from: Dealing with Dragons: Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book 1 (Paperback)
this book captivated me the moment i read the first page. i love this book and i have read it over and over and i still like it! I couldn't wait to get my hands on the sequal. It is a MUST read!
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