Patricia C. WredeDealing with Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book One (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, 1)

*******Possible spoilers*******I fell in love with this series when I was in Jr high and I love it just as much now that I am in my 40's. It is a very inspiring story of a woman not needing a man to "save" them. It is a story set everyone should read.The main character is a princess but loathes all things that is "traditional" and was more interested in learning fencing, cooking, reading latin, magic, etc instead of embroidery and dancing. On the eve of the announcement for her wedding to a prince she couldn't stand, she runs away. By following the instructions from a frog she ends up at a dragons gathering. After volunteering to be one of the dragon's princess she is able to do what she enjoys and hilarity ensues.

Dealing with Dragons is obviously full of magic and dragons, but its best aspect is the witty dialogue and clever jabs at classic fairytales.

I remembered reading this series as a kid and it was a fun break from the other novels I delve into, mostly classics this year.

Absolutely one of the best fantasy series for all ages. I still enjoy reading this series every couple years!

Delightful tale! I love the smart, brave, resourceful Cimorene! I love the dragons too. Such a lovely, exciting, magical story!

This is a wonderful book that uses one of my favorite genre's to create a heroine worthy of the title. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed how this book purposefully subverted stereotypes. There are enough reviews on here that I'm not going to get too detailed, but I genuinely love this book (the series really). The author has create a world with such wonderful themes for younger girls, and it builds this beautiful picture of someone who is trying to find out who she is, and she has to step outside her comfort zone to find support for that journey. It shows how just a tiny bit of bravery can lead you to the power that comes from finding yourself, the friendships you build when you are finding your way, and the way that you don't need to find happiness exactly the way everyone says you should.::My star rating: 1-Garbage, 2-Didn't like it, 3-Good Book, 4-Wouldn't return it, 5-Phenomenal, glorious, the writing gods smile upon this one.::

Well written and paced for reading aloud. Not your typical fairy-tale and suitable for all children. I've enjoyed reading it as my babies have grown. Those little signs of awareness as they capture on more detail, magickal :)

I never had the chance to read the Enchanted Forest Chronicles as a child or young adult. I didn't like books and thought they were boring. I think it was that I'd not found "my series." You know the one. The series that snares you and you can't get free, and you enjoy every struggle and strangle and twist and turn. Harry Potter was that book for many people in the last few years.I gave Dealing With Dragons a shot after a friend recommended it, and I was hooked. The humor and wit, the clever twists to classic fairy tales, and (especially) the unique and colorful characters made me love reading. I am a slow reader by nature but I powered through the series.I don't believe in giving 5 star reviews. Everything can be improved upon, everything can be made better some way; but for the life of me I can't think how Dealing With Dragons, and by extension The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, could get much better. That said I am sorely tempted to break my rule and put a 5 on this.I can not recommend this book enough. I only hope my series becomes your series too.

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I first read this book as a teenager, but unfortunately misplaced my copy. I was delighted to discover it again on Kindle, it's a terrific little story, perfect for a lazy or rainy afternoon.

A playful, endearing, light, quick middle-grade fantasy read that turns classic fairytale tropes on their heads, with Cimorene, an independent, intelligent princess who doesn't want to abide by conventional standards of what society thinks a princess should be and thus, runs away to live with dragons—a good palate cleanser, full of feel-good vibes.Can certainly see where Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson Cranes, one of my fave discoveries of 2023, gets some of her inspiration from.

This was one of my favourite books and series as a child. A funny adventure with a strong female character. Excellent for all little girls!