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tessakris's review against another edition
5.0
I really like this series! maybe I'm a little too old to read them now but they are really enjoyable. The story is light and fun and I just decided to read it again because I had finished my other book so I just read this book quick in one day.
darkfantasyreviews's review
4.0
I Had Bought This Book When I Was In My 4th Standard. Today I Felt Like Reading It Again As It Has Become A Vintage Book. Firstly I Would Like To Say That The Cover Photo Is Beautiful. Though It Has Become A Little Bit Rusty But I Still Love It.
This Book Was A Cute Little Read. I Love The Fact That All The Four Princesses Have Almost The Same Kind Of Story. I Simply Loved This Book. It Is Funny, Sad, Cute, Light, And Whimsical, Basically All In One. I Like The Cuteness Of Rapunzel, The Sweetness Of Snow White, The Annoyance Of Sleeping Beauty, And Ella's Determination.
This Book Was A Cute Little Read. I Love The Fact That All The Four Princesses Have Almost The Same Kind Of Story. I Simply Loved This Book. It Is Funny, Sad, Cute, Light, And Whimsical, Basically All In One. I Like The Cuteness Of Rapunzel, The Sweetness Of Snow White, The Annoyance Of Sleeping Beauty, And Ella's Determination.
sierra_color's review against another edition
5.0
A quick read, but I would definitely recommend it for any children you know!
All the main characters are strong young girls who are independent in their own ways. Rapunzel is a Tom boy, Rose is pretty but fierce, Snow White is kind yet naive, and Ella is kind yet strong in her own way. It’s so amazing to see a diverse set of personalities for young girls! I can see why I wanted to reread this book the first time I read it in sixth grade. It’s a wonderful, well written read that isn’t too difficult for readers to understand. Plus, with the slight change in perspectives (this is a third person narrative, but the narrator tells all stories from the eyes of the main characters) it makes the story more compelling. The flow of the writing is excellent, the plot is good and the book is quite charming!
I’d definitely read again, not only is this the perfect book for children (mostly those in elementary and middle school) but it’s also a light hearted book for all ages! The characters are relatable, filled with personality and realistic. Their girls who joke around, have anxieties, and deal with day to day troubles. Definitely recommend if you like authors like Shannon Hale or Gale Carson Levine.
All the main characters are strong young girls who are independent in their own ways. Rapunzel is a Tom boy, Rose is pretty but fierce, Snow White is kind yet naive, and Ella is kind yet strong in her own way. It’s so amazing to see a diverse set of personalities for young girls! I can see why I wanted to reread this book the first time I read it in sixth grade. It’s a wonderful, well written read that isn’t too difficult for readers to understand. Plus, with the slight change in perspectives (this is a third person narrative, but the narrator tells all stories from the eyes of the main characters) it makes the story more compelling. The flow of the writing is excellent, the plot is good and the book is quite charming!
I’d definitely read again, not only is this the perfect book for children (mostly those in elementary and middle school) but it’s also a light hearted book for all ages! The characters are relatable, filled with personality and realistic. Their girls who joke around, have anxieties, and deal with day to day troubles. Definitely recommend if you like authors like Shannon Hale or Gale Carson Levine.
corkykat's review against another edition
5.0
I loved these books when I first read them. I decided to reread them, and I'm so glad. I still love these books, and I can't wait to finish the series!
kaypat23's review against another edition
4.0
Came in a boxed set with other books and honestly, the only thing I am super angry about is the fact that no teacher at the school seems to even acknowledge the abuse faced by Cinderella, a literal 10 year old girl??? Bruh.
fernthereader's review against another edition
5.0
All I remember is that this was my favourite book ever when I was younger.
juliemawesome's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this better than I thought I would. I have a thing against princesses. But I love school stories.
Main premise is that Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Rapunzel are all going to Princess School. They meet for the first time there. I'm not sure how old they are. Tweenage, I would guess. Their stories aren't quite the same as in the fairy tale. Cinderella is living with her evil stepmother, stepsisters, and ineffectual dad. Rapunzel, however, has escaped her tower with the encouragement (if not actual help) of a boy prince.
When you're taking a fairy tale, messing with it, and turning it into a children's book, there's a real risk of being cutesy and funny to the point of being unfunny and uncute and just plain annoying. Martial arts moves in case you're attacked by a wolf on your way through the woods? I wasn't so keen on that bit. But then when a teacher explains that many frogs have acquired adaptive camouflage of spots in the shape of a crown on their head to fool unsuspecting princesses into thinking they're princes and therefore being nice to them.. well, that was pretty cool. And scientific! Yea, froggy evolution totally would do that!
And I couldn't really hate any of the princesses, even if there was a lot of niceness and friendship and looking pretty in pretty dresses going on.
What I disliked was that the princess school isn't a boarding school. There are some real-world American analogs that I would've preferred not be there. Hearthroom instead of homeroom. Trunks instead of lockers. I think an older style of school would've fit better in this fairy tale world.
I will be reading the next one though, because this book ended with the tantalizing promise of a competition between the Princess School and the Grimm School, which is the school of witches. Games, along with school, is another weak point of mine! Curses!
Main premise is that Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Rapunzel are all going to Princess School. They meet for the first time there. I'm not sure how old they are. Tweenage, I would guess. Their stories aren't quite the same as in the fairy tale. Cinderella is living with her evil stepmother, stepsisters, and ineffectual dad. Rapunzel, however, has escaped her tower with the encouragement (if not actual help) of a boy prince.
When you're taking a fairy tale, messing with it, and turning it into a children's book, there's a real risk of being cutesy and funny to the point of being unfunny and uncute and just plain annoying. Martial arts moves in case you're attacked by a wolf on your way through the woods? I wasn't so keen on that bit. But then when a teacher explains that many frogs have acquired adaptive camouflage of spots in the shape of a crown on their head to fool unsuspecting princesses into thinking they're princes and therefore being nice to them.. well, that was pretty cool. And scientific! Yea, froggy evolution totally would do that!
And I couldn't really hate any of the princesses, even if there was a lot of niceness and friendship and looking pretty in pretty dresses going on.
What I disliked was that the princess school isn't a boarding school. There are some real-world American analogs that I would've preferred not be there. Hearthroom instead of homeroom. Trunks instead of lockers. I think an older style of school would've fit better in this fairy tale world.
I will be reading the next one though, because this book ended with the tantalizing promise of a competition between the Princess School and the Grimm School, which is the school of witches. Games, along with school, is another weak point of mine! Curses!
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