1. The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker
When princess Emma kisses a frog she meets in the swamp near her castle, a magical mishap causes her to be turned into frog as well. Together, Emma and Eadric hop across the countryside looking for a cure. First in a series of eight books that are not at all related to the Disney cartoon "based" on this title.
2. Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Princess Cimorene hates being a princess and is absolutely opposed to the marriage her parents are trying to arrange. She runs away to live with the local dragons, meets a friendly witch and some unfriendly wizards, and soon uncovers a plot that could endanger the dragons' way of life. The book has three sequels (and also, talking cats).
3. Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris
Christian, a commoner who lives in a cave with his (adopted) troll-dad, loves the beautiful princess Marigold from afar, but what can he do when he learns that Marigold's evil mother is plotting to take over the kingdom by eliminating both Marigold and the king? Not only is this the fluffiest fluffy book that ever fluffed, but it also has a sequel.
4. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Shortly after a prophecy declares that the prince's future bride will come from Miri's mountain village, palace officials arrive to set up a mandatory princess-training school for all the village girls. Though the competition at first divides the girls, danger to the academy soon brings them together.
5. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted retells the classic Cinderella story with a twist. This author is fond of princess stories and has a number of princess-themed novels. They're not part of a series, so feel free to pick up any of them.
6. The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The basis of the cult-classic movie, this timeless novel tells the story of the love between Buttercup and Westley. While the movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, a few scenes were excluded for time and true fans will adore these little extras.
When princess Emma kisses a frog she meets in the swamp near her castle, a magical mishap causes her to be turned into frog as well. Together, Emma and Eadric hop across the countryside looking for a cure. First in a series of eight books that are not at all related to the Disney cartoon "based" on this title.
2. Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Princess Cimorene hates being a princess and is absolutely opposed to the marriage her parents are trying to arrange. She runs away to live with the local dragons, meets a friendly witch and some unfriendly wizards, and soon uncovers a plot that could endanger the dragons' way of life. The book has three sequels (and also, talking cats).
3. Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris
Christian, a commoner who lives in a cave with his (adopted) troll-dad, loves the beautiful princess Marigold from afar, but what can he do when he learns that Marigold's evil mother is plotting to take over the kingdom by eliminating both Marigold and the king? Not only is this the fluffiest fluffy book that ever fluffed, but it also has a sequel.
4. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Shortly after a prophecy declares that the prince's future bride will come from Miri's mountain village, palace officials arrive to set up a mandatory princess-training school for all the village girls. Though the competition at first divides the girls, danger to the academy soon brings them together.
5. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Newbery Honor book Ella Enchanted retells the classic Cinderella story with a twist. This author is fond of princess stories and has a number of princess-themed novels. They're not part of a series, so feel free to pick up any of them.
6. The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The basis of the cult-classic movie, this timeless novel tells the story of the love between Buttercup and Westley. While the movie is a faithful adaptation of the book, a few scenes were excluded for time and true fans will adore these little extras.
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