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When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiance, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges…
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3 authors picked The Paper Bag Princess as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a fantastic story with a strong female role model that reverts a lot of the classic princess stories.
It is a fabulous story about a brave and wonderful girl who refuses to be defined by her wardrobe or to whose idea of “living happily ever after” is much more than marrying a prince.
Fun and a great conversation starter!
From Virginia's list on challenging gender stereotypes with your children.
Ok. First, you’re right. This isn’t a novel. In fact, it’s likely shorter than this review. But it is a book that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as many fantasy novels. This classic came out in 1980 and set the whole stereotype of what a prince, a princess, and a dragon are supposed to be, right on its head. Is it a feminist tome? Maybe. Is it funny? Yes. Does it do what the great fantasy books should do? Yes, it turns our ideas around, entertains and introduces us to the brightest, smartest, and most powerful character…
From Arthur's list on fantasy to tickle your funny bone.
This book is an important read for everyone. It smashes the stereotype of the perfect princess to smithereens.
When a fire-breathing dragon destroys Princess Elizabeth’s castle and then burns her clothes and kidnaps her fiancé, Ronald, she immediately gets to work. She puts on the only thing she can find - a paper bag. She then cleverly outwits the dragon and rescues Ronald, who turns out to be a selfish narcissist, and tells her to come back when she looks more like a princess. Elizabeth, strong and resilient, is unfazed and rejects him on the spot as she dances off…
From Lisa's list on children’s classics and one that should be.
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