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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
When I was growing up, The Paper Bag Princess was one of my go to books. I'm not kidding, I knew that story inside out and could recite it without the book. As I got older, I lost that ability to recite this book without hesitation, but the memories are still there. This book holds a special place in my heart! Robert Munsch is a genius!
So, as the story suggests there is a Princess. Her name is Elizabeth! She is beautiful, lives in a big fancy castle, is engaged to Ronald, and has everything her heart could desire. And then a dragon comes along and ruins everything (like most girl's everyday life - obviously). Prince Ronald has been carried away and all of her belongings are gone! So, like most girls these days, she put on her best paper bag and went off to save the Prince! And how will she battle this wretched dragon? With her smarts!
This story gave me Shrek vibes before I even watched Shrek. It's not your average fairy tale and it's quite amusing! Elizabeth is a sassy yet relatable girl with some interesting (yet amusing) problems. I love that the Princess is the hero (and this is 40 years old, so Princesses weren't always kicking butt and taking names like they do today) and that she's wicked smart. I also love that in the end she stands up for herself and doesn't do what's expected of her. This book definitely added in to my spunky behaviour as an adult.
The art work doesn't connect with me as much as it did when I was a kid. Of course, my style and preferences has changed but I still think the pictures work with the story. As always, the cover is what really stuck with me.
I did like the forewards in this book - Chelsea Clinton and Francesca Segal share some sweet stories that I connect with. This book is a special part of childhood history for many people, so it was nice to see it wasn't just me who was obsessed with this book!
Overall, this is still one of my must read books. I'm glad this book is still circulating around and I hope many more girls pick up this butt kicking book and share it with the world!
Five out of five stars. I'd give it more if possible!
Thank you to NetGalley and Annick Press Ltd. for letting me travel back to my youth with this arc review. Seriously, I can hear my reading buddies chanting "Hey Dragon, Hey Dragon."
So, as the story suggests there is a Princess. Her name is Elizabeth! She is beautiful, lives in a big fancy castle, is engaged to Ronald, and has everything her heart could desire. And then a dragon comes along and ruins everything (like most girl's everyday life - obviously). Prince Ronald has been carried away and all of her belongings are gone! So, like most girls these days, she put on her best paper bag and went off to save the Prince! And how will she battle this wretched dragon? With her smarts!
This story gave me Shrek vibes before I even watched Shrek. It's not your average fairy tale and it's quite amusing! Elizabeth is a sassy yet relatable girl with some interesting (yet amusing) problems. I love that the Princess is the hero (and this is 40 years old, so Princesses weren't always kicking butt and taking names like they do today) and that she's wicked smart. I also love that in the end she stands up for herself and doesn't do what's expected of her. This book definitely added in to my spunky behaviour as an adult.
The art work doesn't connect with me as much as it did when I was a kid. Of course, my style and preferences has changed but I still think the pictures work with the story. As always, the cover is what really stuck with me.
I did like the forewards in this book - Chelsea Clinton and Francesca Segal share some sweet stories that I connect with. This book is a special part of childhood history for many people, so it was nice to see it wasn't just me who was obsessed with this book!
Overall, this is still one of my must read books. I'm glad this book is still circulating around and I hope many more girls pick up this butt kicking book and share it with the world!
Five out of five stars. I'd give it more if possible!
Thank you to NetGalley and Annick Press Ltd. for letting me travel back to my youth with this arc review. Seriously, I can hear my reading buddies chanting "Hey Dragon, Hey Dragon."
Robert Munsch's classic The Paper Bag Princess has been re-released in celebration of its 40th anniversary. This book tells the story of Elizabeth, a beautiful princess who lives in a castle. Elizabeth planes to marry Ronald and live happily ever; however, disaster happens when a large fierce dragon attacks her fine castle and kidnaps her beloved Ronald. Elizabeth's castle is in ruins and the only thing she can find to wear is a singed paper bag. For some princesses, this would be devastating, but Elizabeth is determined to find the dragon and save Ronald. She follows the path of devastation the dragon has left in its wake and comes to the lair of the dragon. Will she be able to save Ronald from the dragon?
I simply adore Elizabeth as a character. Forty years ago, Elizabeth didn't need saving and was her own heroine. This was a very different take on a fairy tale and was very empowering for young girls to read that females are intelligent, strong, and can take care of themselves. She is a very positive female role model and her story is just a relevant in today's world as it was 40 years ago.
I simply adore Elizabeth as a character. Forty years ago, Elizabeth didn't need saving and was her own heroine. This was a very different take on a fairy tale and was very empowering for young girls to read that females are intelligent, strong, and can take care of themselves. She is a very positive female role model and her story is just a relevant in today's world as it was 40 years ago.
What can I say about this classic story that hasn't already been said? It's a delight no matter how many times I've read it, and is a refreshing change to the "damsel-in-distress" trope, because this princess can not only save herself but can save the prince as well. This 40th anniversary edition contains new forewords by Chelsea Clinton and Francesca Segal about the impact the story has had on generations of readers, and an afterword by Robert and Ann Munsch, giving insight into how the story came to be, and suggestions on "performing" the book during read-alouds. Definitely a must have!
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I thought this short story was great when I was a kid. It was definitely different from the other princess stories I was used to seeing growing up. I enjoyed very much seeing a prince being saved, then watching the princess leave him because she knew her self-worth. This story makes me very happy indeed.
funny
fast-paced
After hearing from so many people how good this book is, I was really excited to read it. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would.
What a great children's book for feminism! It's nice to finally see the independent princess save the prince from the dragon!
Loved the ending...loved that the princess isn't the one being rescued!
This was a cute, nostalgic read with an important message for all children. This cute story shows that a princess does not always need to be saved!