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The Dragon Princess
First published 2008 · 240 pages
A wacky, lighthearted fairy tale adventure where magical mishaps lead to self-discovery and unlikely friendships.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like embarking on a cheerful, chaotic romp through a fairy tale world that refuses to take itself too seriously. The pace is brisk and bouncy, carrying readers along on a whimsical quest filled with magical mishaps and quirky companions. Its tone is distinctly humorous and lighthearted, subverting traditional princess tropes in favor of wacky transformations and unlikely friendships between trolls, vampires, and wizards. The prose is lively and accessible, perfectly suited for younger readers who enjoy a blend of comedy and fantasy adventure. Ultimately, it is a delightful and empowering journey about embracing one's unique quirks, finding strength in a motley crew of friends, and learning to control the magic within.
- Mood
- adventurous
- whimsical
- cheerful
- Tone
- humorous
- wacky
- lighthearted
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- embracing true nature · friendship and teamwork · coming of age · magical mishaps
- The writing
- Accessible and lively, leaning heavily on comedic timing and quirky character interactions.
- The arc
- Moves from chaotic frustration with uncontrollable abilities to confident self-acceptance and mastery.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love fairy tale subversions, magical creatures, and laugh-out-loud fantasy adventures.
Content notes
- fantasy peril
About the book
With E. D. Baker's trademark humor, wacky animal and human characters, and almost all-new cast, this is the story of Emma's daughter, Millie, who is trying to survive being a magical princess who happens to keep turning into a dragon. When she cannot stop her own magic any other way, she and three friends (one vampire, one troll and her cousin, a young wizard prince) set off for the Frozen North and the Blue Witch. Together the motley group battles fearsome bears, saves imprisoned dragons, and find their way home in style, with Millie having gained control of her dragon magic.
Description from Open Library.
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