![]() She runs the kitchen, catalogues Kazul's treasure, and organizes the library (where her Latin comes in handy). She is "adopted" by a female dragon named Kazul, and finds the life to her liking. ![]() Chafing at her restricted role, she finally runs away before she can be married to a handsome but terribly boring prince.Ĭimorene finds herself becoming a dragon's princess, a post she wins since she can make cherries jubilee and knows a little Latin. ![]() ![]() Cimorene wants more substantive education than is generally allowed for a princess, and she manages to get some training in magic, fencing, Latin, and cooking before she is found out and forced to cease. These are delightful fantasies which are empowering for girls without being heavy-handed.ĭealing with Dragons starts with the sad story of Princess Cimorene, one of 12 princesses in her family. The series comprises four books so far: Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons and Talking to Dragons. The Enchanted Forest Chronicles are my 10 year old's favorite books right now, and together serve as the third book in my From The Stacks Challenge. ![]()
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