Enchanted Forest Chronicles

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 1993

TALKING TO DRAGONS

by Patricia C. Wrede

"The series is getting a little formulaic, and—despite the title—the dragons are now distinctly minor players here; still, the characters and their effervescent dialogue continue to charm. (Fiction. 12+)"

According to the jacket, this is the ``conclusion to Wrede's Enchanted Forest Series''—but don't bet on it. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 1993

CALLING ON DRAGONS

by Patricia C. Wrede

"Like return visits to Oz, this doesn't have the original punch but it's still good fun; a cliffhanger close promises another sequel. (Fiction. 11+)"

The third ``Enchanted Forest Chronicle'' has the most perfunctory of plots, but fans of Dealing with Dragons and its 1991 sequel will be pleased nonetheless to revisit their favorite characters negotiating Wrede's effervescently logical magic. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 1991

SEARCHING FOR DRAGONS

by Patricia C. Wrede

"A refreshing romp. (Fiction. 10+)"

Sensible princess Cimorene meets sensible king Mendanbar of the Enchanted Forest, and they sensibly decide to get married— but not before each mistakes the other for those greatest of twits, the pompous hero and the simpering princess; they take a bumpy ride on a broken-down magic carpet to rescue Kazul, King of the Dragons; they meet Telemain, a research magician who never uses one word when ten will do; and they defeat the dastardly wizards attempting to suck all the magic from the Enchanted Forest. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 1990

DEALING WITH DRAGONS

by Patricia C. Wrede

"The touch of feminist persuasion only adds to the story's charm."

Princess Cimorene hates deportment and advanced curtseying, but she's denied lessons in magic, swordsmanship, or cooking—so she runs away and applies for a job as Dragon's princess. Read full book review >

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