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Scholastic (1983), Edition: New edition, Paperback, 96 pages
Description
A princess uses common sense to get rid of a dragon, save herself from imprisonment, and find a handsome prince.
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LibraryThing member PuddinTame
This is a collection of six original fairy tales featuring strong heroines. I found them delightful. I love fairy tales, but I find that most people cannot write them effectively, but Williams has the knack. Some of the stories are spoofs, some are twists, and I thought all were very good.
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stories are illustrated by Rick Schreiter in a style reminescent of Arthur Rackham. Each story is illustrated by several silhouettes, and the cover and frontispiece are in color. Show Less
LibraryThing member CeridwynR
Another set of short fairy tales (six of them), this one for much younger readers. The heroines in this are feisty and interesting and actually DO something, which is always a nice change. They're aimed at pre-teens so were a little too obvious for me to fully enjoy. I wanted more from each of the
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stories, which is testament to the interesting ideas and engaging characters, although frustrating in the long run. Definitely something I'd give my nieces though! Show Less
LibraryThing member CeridwynR
Another set of short fairy tales (six of them), this one for much younger readers. The heroines in this are feisty and interesting and actually DO something, which is always a nice change. They're aimed at pre-teens so were a little too obvious for me to fully enjoy. I wanted more from each of the
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stories, which is testament to the interesting ideas and engaging characters, although frustrating in the long run. Definitely something I'd give my nieces though! Show Less
LibraryThing member elkeursin
Oh how I love a practical princess. Great message for children! The illustrations are pretty cool too. Overall a great story.
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Not as wonderful as I'd hoped - the stories are really too short to develop the characters at all, and so it's neither charming nor satisfying. They are clever, though, especially Petronella, which has been developed into a picture-book. Schreiter's pictures are two colored and many silhouette,
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which I find reminescint of Arthur Rackham. Iow, they're insufficiently delightful, too. I'm glad I got this from ILL (Univ. of So. Colorado this time) instead of buying it. If you wanted better fairy stories for girls look for Kerr and Milne on my shelves (iirc) or PM me. Show Less
LibraryThing member Helenliz
A re-read and one I owned as a child. The 6 stories are short and it's intended for younger readers. IN each one, a fairy story is given a twist by which the standard big strong (but, let's be honest usually slightly thick) knight rescues the damsel and she marries him. In this case the damsel has
If I was given this as a child (and I'd have been probably top end age for it wen it was published), I can see where some of my ideas came from.
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quite a large say in what happens. She is the one doing the rescuing, and she certainly has a say in who she marries. If I was given this as a child (and I'd have been probably top end age for it wen it was published), I can see where some of my ideas came from.
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LibraryThing member eilonwy_anne
Some of the first reinvented, reconsidered fairy tales I ever read, and still among the best. Whimsical, edifying, funny and cohesive. The beautiful silhouette illustrations only add to its many charms.
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96 p.; 6.93 inches
ISBN
0590721704 / 9780590721707
Local notes
A collection of six of Williams' original fairy tales, originally released as individual picture-books. Includes: The Practical Princess; Stupid Marco; The Silver Whistle; Forgetful Fred; Petronella; and Philbert the Fearful.
Other editions
The Practical Princess by Jay Williams (Hardcover)