Dealing with Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book One

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Summary: The Entire Series Is Phenomenally Brilliant
Review: What? Only five stars?!? I need more to do this series justice! Patricia C. Wrede writes marvelous fantasy. It's like "Mixed-Up Fairy Tales" or something, but funnier, more engaging, and ripe for repeat reading (I just graduated from high school, and I just finished reading the entire series for the third time in a matter of days). These are timeless tales. Even her NAMES are inventive. Cimorene, Mendanbar, Kazul, Morwen, Telemain, Daystar, Shiara...and let us not forget Zemenar and Antorell. The chapter headings induce chuckles immediately, simply by their existence. She writes in a style that incorporates intelligent fantasy with enjoyable humor. The characters are some you would like to know personally. And nowhere else have I seen as unique a discussion of magic in its many forms as in these four books. I did notice a trend of centralization. Dealing was Cimorene's book. Searching was Mendanbar's. Calling was Morwen's. Talking was Daystar's. I wish the series was not concluded, because I'd love to see Telemain's book. And perhaps Kazul's book could be somewhat of a prequel. Oh, and what about a book from Antorell's perspective? That would make for an incredibly funny story. The Enchanted Forest and its surrounding is a world I want to know about. Not many authors can create an entire world that entices the reader so greatly. But Mrs. Wrede has. Unlike the Douglas Adams' Hitchiker's Guide series, which got progressively worse, each book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles compares to the original, as fresh and brilliant as ever. Needless to say, this series is one of the best ever. I have not really sampled a lot of the adult fantasy by Piers Anthony and Anne McCaffrey and such, but I doubt they can compare with the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. This is not mindboggling fantasy like the Lord of the Rings trilogy: this is fun. Oh, and remember: <points finger>..."Argelfraster."

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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: When I first read this book I was totally in love with it. It does have a really good story line and great characters. But now a couple of years later I am re-reading it and finding that I enjoyed it more when I was younger. It could also be that reccently I have been constantly reading any book of Tamora Pierce that I can get my hands on and to me almost everything pales in comparison. So yeah, this is a good book but I would reccommand it to younger people and first time fantasy readers.

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Summary: This was a fantastic book. I think you should read it.
Review: The book Dealing with Dragons is by Patricia C. Wrede. The main characters are Cimorine, Kazul , Morwen and a wizard and his son. Cimorine is a princess who's father is the ruler of a very wealthy and peaceful kingdom. She has three sisters that are perfect and have already been married off. They are all blonde with blue eyes, quiet pretty and perfect princess. She on the contrary has raven-black hair, towers over even her father, and takes fencing, archery, cooking and magic lessons. It's not that she wants to be contrary, she just is. I rate this book five stars. Summing it up, this is a really good book and I think you should definitely read it.

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Summary: Wonderful! A thrilling, must-read adventure story!
Review: "Dealing with Dragons" is a wonderful story that pulls the reader into the adventure. Cimorene, the main character, is not happy with her royal life as a princess. She would rather be casting spells and fighting in duels than sitting in the castle embroidering and "learning lady manners." Her parents, however, disagree, and ban her from unlady-like things. Distressed, Cimorene runs off to live with the dragon Kazul, being very careful to be polite, for she knows it might be dangerous to be rude to a fire-breathing dragon. However, Kazul and Cimorene become fast friends, and together, search for a way to rid of a band of evil wizards, who are plotting to destroy the dragon civilization by helping an evil dragon become king. Will they be in time? Will they survive? Read the book to find out!!!

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Summary: Something I just happened to write for English class:
Review: Patricia Wrede writes Dealing with Dragons with flair and humor. She deifes the usual constraints of the medeival genre blatantly and laughingly. Her book catches the reader off guard several times and makes him laugh and appreciate her wit. Her characters, though predictable, are good in just that because it is easy to develop either a comfortable like or a potent dislike for them. The illustration on the cover does not do justice to the story inside.

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Summary: Dragons!! Princesses!!!! What a combination!!!
Review: If I were a princess I would be just like Cimorene- beautiful and adventurous!! How exicting to be a dragon's princess and even better when Kazul(the dragon) becomes King of the Dragons!! Melting wizards and saving dragons, what an adventure!! If that isn't enough you should read books 2,3,and 4!! I hope Patricia C. Wrede writes another book to The Enchanted Forest Chronicles!!

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Summary: A great positive book you can't help but enjoy!
Review: This book is a wonderful mixture of fun, fantasy, and morals. It is the kind of book that kids should read.. and do enjoy reading when given the chance. WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!

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Summary: This book will take you to lands of enchantment.
Review: I read this book about 5 years ago, and I would read it again anytime. This is the first book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and the other three/four books are just as good. They will take you to the Enchanted Forest and keep you with Princess Cimorene during all of her travels and adventures. I enjoy this book, and the rest of the series, as much as i have enjoyed J.R.R. Tolkien and Anne McCaffrey. Patricia C. Wrede is one of the best.

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Summary: Twists and Turns!
Review: This was a great novel. It included everything I love about fantasy! The dragons acted more political and human, making it even more enjoyable! The twists and turns that were eventually unraveled in the novel added to the overall suspense. You must read it for yourself!

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Summary: Great Book
Review: SO good! I love the dragons cant wait to read the other series