I highlighted just one sentence from the book and it was the first sentence. It's just such a great first sentence and it set the tone for the rest of the book.
Linderwall was a large kingdom, just east of the Mountains of Morning, where philosophers were highly respected and the number five was fashionable. (page 1)
I think you should know already if you're going to like this book!
Cimorene is just not a fashionable princess. She wants to learn swordplay, Latin, and how to bake bread. So she runs off to live with a dragon and help the dragon sort her treasure.
It's charming, sweet, and I love that the main character is a strong girl and her dragon is also female. It was unexpectedly tender, with Cimorene making friends with another princess, saving a sort of helpless prince, and saving the day. It was also great to see how competent Cimorene was in both problem-solving and household chores.
If you know a young person who likes to read adventure books, this might be just the ticket.
4/5 stars
oooh! I'm putting this on the list for my 11 year old. and maybe for me. I love that cover too!
ReplyDeleteI think your daughter will like it - it definitely turns around the trope of the prince saving the princess!
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