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Dealing with Dragons

Patricia C. Wrede (1990)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages218 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8
Goodreads4.16/5 (94721)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

**A well written, fast paced YA fantasy with a good sense of humour. Cimorene, an independent minded princess, runs away from home and volunteers to be the a dragon's princess, getting caught up in dragon politics, magic, and the machinations of rival wizards. This is the first book in a series of four.**

Is Dealing with Dragons appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A delightful, humorous middle grade fantasy where a princess rejects her expected royal role and chooses adventure with a dragon instead. Contains mild fantasy peril but no violence, romance, or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

A funny, clever princess who doesn't want to marry a boring prince runs away to work for a dragon instead—perfect for readers who love sassy heroines and dragon friends.

Tags

Humorous FantasyFeminist RetellingDragon-Centered