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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The reason this book has been historically banned are atrocious. This is a classic story of a princess who saves not just herself, but the prince as well. The problem, for this reader, is that the prince is a narcissistic A55#013 who can not see beyond the vain. He tells the princess, who just saved him, that a paper bag is a horrible thing to wear and to come back when better dressed. As a woman, I stand behind this princess kicking that horrible prince to the curb. And that is why this book is banned. I thought it would be for the nearly naked illustration, but no, because it subverts gender norms. Because the princess is the savior, and wont kowtow to the prince. UGGGHHH. I love this book. This book should not be banned, it should be celebrated. It is a classic for a reason and will be loved by generations to come.
This has such an 80s feel, even though it's set in medieval times. Maybe it's the tennis outfit the prince wears? (And the no-nipples, shirtless princess?) It's a lovely blast to feminist past though, and I really enjoyed it. You go girl!
I loved this story!Munsch reverses the stereotypical roles of princes and princesses, where the Prince is depicted as the character to be rescued, rather then the princess. I found it refreshing to see a female take the lead as the strong, heroic character, who saves the weaker male- which is not always common in the fantasy/fairytale plots. A very witty tale that I am sure children would enjoy.
"You look like a real prince, but you are a bum."
EXCELLENT MORAL 10/10
EXCELLENT MORAL 10/10
Just ran across this at my school, and I'd always wanted to read it. I can't speak for the original, but it's really good in translation and I assume it's pretty great in English too.
I don't know why, but Prince Ronald's tennis racket just cracked me up.
I don't know why, but Prince Ronald's tennis racket just cracked me up.
Every once in awhile I go through my 'read' books to see if there are any that jump out at me as needing some sort of review.
This is one of those books.
If you love dragons, princesses, kick-ass heroines and in general the types of books that Bob Munsch is known for, you should check out this book or read it to your kids.
This book appeals to the feminist side of me, undoubtedly, but it's also funny and is a good way to show little kids that the princess doesn't always need to be rescued, and the prince isn't always an amazing dreamboat!
Definitely recommend.
This is one of those books.
If you love dragons, princesses, kick-ass heroines and in general the types of books that Bob Munsch is known for, you should check out this book or read it to your kids.
This book appeals to the feminist side of me, undoubtedly, but it's also funny and is a good way to show little kids that the princess doesn't always need to be rescued, and the prince isn't always an amazing dreamboat!
Definitely recommend.
It was cute but I like the indelible ink story better. The description gave away the entire story (which might just be a picture book thing, but it was a bit disappointing.)