First published 1990
Bored with palace life, independent Princess Cimorene runs away and volunteers to become a dragon's princess. She discovers a community of powerful dragons struggling to protect their kingdom from conniving wizards. Caught up in their magical conflict, Cimorene uses her wits and skills to thwart the wizards' sinister plans. As the stakes rise, she must make bold choices to defend her new dragon allies and their enchanted realm.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
Setting: United States
240 pages · Paperback · Harcourt Brace and Company