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Patricia C. Wrede
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Dealing With Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles) |
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English |
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Mass Market Paperback |
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212 |
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1992-07 |
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0590457225 |
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Scholastic |
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0.2 pounds |
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4.22 x 6.76 x 0.62 inches |
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Product Description
This young adult fantasy novel has become a modern classic. Rather than marry a boring prince, Princess Cimerone runs away from her kingdom and becomes an assistant to the dragon Kazul. "School Library Journal" Best Book of 1990.
Amazon.com Review
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
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Tabbycat2482 (USA: IL) (2009/10/14): i really enjoyed this book and i plan on reading the rest of the series sometime
jenstad (USA: CA) (2010/07/30): Though I'm an adult, the book was geared towards younger readers however I found it was an enjoyable book. I like the simple story line of Cimorene rebel princess and her dragon Kazul. Cimorene is a strong-minded and outspoken princess who doesn't do what she is told. She wishes for a different and more full-filling lifestyle other than being a princess. Its totally opposite of the happily ever after stories, read in other fantasy books. But its just fun to read and it kept my interest all the way down to the last page. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
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http://bookmooch.com/0590457225 |
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