The Paper Bag Princess. Book Summary

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Robert Munsch

What’s inside

A modern fairy tale that subverts traditional roles, featuring Princess Elizabeth outsmarting a dragon to save Prince Ronald, only to realize her self-worth exceeds his shallow praise.

You’ll Learn

  • Reinforces the importance of self-worth over appearances
  • Challenges traditional gender norms and roles
  • Encourages creative problem-solving and bravery
  • Promotes independence and self-reliance

Key Points

  • Princess Elizabeth’s castle is destroyed by a dragon
  • Dragon kidnaps her fiancé, Prince Ronald
  • Elizabeth dons a paper bag and outwits the dragon
  • She rescues Ronald, who criticizes her appearance
  • Elizabeth rejects Ronald, valuing her self-respect

Who’s it For

  • Children
  • Feminists
  • Readers of fairy tales
  • Advocates for gender role challenges

About the author

Robert Munsch is a best-selling children’s author known for his captivating and humorous storytelling style, with over 40 books published.