I think I've avoided this book before. Because of the title. I'm not particularly fond of fantasy literature that is enamored of dragons. But, I have a wise friend who, before telling me the title of the book, told me the gist of the story, and that made me want to read the book.
I'll list a few of the chapter titles for you so you can get a feel for the story:
"In Which Cimorene Refuses to Be Proper and Has a Conversation with a Frog"
"In Which Cimorene Receives a Formal Call from Her Companions in Dire Captivity"
"In Which Therandil Is a Dreadful Nuisance and Cimorene Casts a Spell"
Dealing with Dragons is the first of five books in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Hooray that the series is complete, and that copies are readily available because it was published a while ago.
Dealing with Dragons opens by introducing us to Princess Cimorene. "Cimorene was the youngest daughter of the King of Linderwall, and her parents found her rather trying...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 doesn't want to be a simpering, bumble head the way a princess is supposed to be. So, to avoid her fate, she runs off and volunteers to be a dragon's Princess. The dragons are impressed by her ability to make Cherries Jubilee and one agrees to accept her as her princess.
You can (and should) find out the rest of the story by reading the book yourself.
--Lu
3 comments:
Dang it, Lu. Now I want to read it. And I decided earlier this summer not to read anymore until I get some writing done. Humph. I'm going to go sulk now.
J/K.
It sounds like a fun read. I'll be looking for it at the library next time I'm there.
I took down 16 of your suggested reads. Thank you so much for sharing. I never know where to look for just the right book. -Amber
Let me know if you like the books. I hope you do. And I'm always looking for recommendations too, if you have any, do share.
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