Book One: Dealing with Dragons
Cimorene is not your average princess. Tired of etiquette and embroidery, she runs away from home and elects to be a dragon's princess. Normally a dragon's princess must be captured and held hostage until the day a prince comes to challenge the beast for her safe return. But not Cimorene. After convincing the dragon Kazul to "capture" her, Cimorene spends most of her days cleaning caves and organizing her new friend's library. She also spends a great deal of time avoiding the advances of each and every prince that comes to "rescue" her from "danger." When Cimorene uncovers a wizard plot against the kingdom of the dragons, she will do whatever it takes to save her new scaly friends and the life she has created for herself.
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Book Two: Searching for Dragons
In the second installment of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Zemenar, Head Wizard of the Society of Wizards, is causing more trouble for Cimorene and the dragons. After discovering that part of the Enchanted Forest has been destroyed and Kazul has been captured, King Mendenbar teams up with Cimorene to rescue the beast and save the kingdom. This exciting adventure is filled with unruly magic carpets, dissatisfied giants, and Herman, a descendant of Rumplestiltskin.
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Book Three: Calling on Dragons
Morwen, a witch living in the Enchanted Forest, discovers that the Society of Wizards have stolen King Mendenbar's magical sword, and the power of the Enchanted Forest is in grave danger. With the help of Cimorene, Kazul, and the magician Telemain, Morwen sets out on a journey that takes her beyond the borders of the forest to retrieve the sword and stop the Society of Wizards from destroying the Enchanted Forest.
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The Enchanted Forest Chronicles are filled to the brim with adventure, friendship, and magic. Author Patricia Wrede cleverly mixes common fairy tales and mythical stereotypes into each story. Cimorene is a welcomed strong, independent protagonist that fits well into the fantastical genre. If you want a quick, fun read, definitely consider Wrede's series. Or you can pick up the audiobooks. Most of them are only five discs long and are read by a full cast which is a lot of fun. I've really enjoyed listening to each title on my way to work in the morning, and I can't wait to start Book Four, Talking to Dragons!
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