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Princeless Book One: Save Yourself
by
Jeremy Whitley (Goodreads Author),
M. Goodwin , Jung-Ha Kim , Dave Dwonch
Princeless is the story of Princess Adrienne, one princess who's tired of waiting to be rescued. Join Adrienne, her guardian dragon, Sparky, and their plucky friend Bedelia as they begin their own quest in this one of a kind, action packed, all-ages adventure!
Graphic Novel. Collects issues 1-4 of Princeless.
Graphic Novel. Collects issues 1-4 of Princeless.
Paperback, 140 pages
Published
May 23rd 2012
by Action Lab
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I heard about this graphic novel from a friend, and it sounded like something I'd want to read. I had to request it from interlibrary loan, but I'm going to recommend my library purchase it (and the sequel!) for their readers.
Adrienne is a princess in an unnamed kingdom, and a little different from your average fairy tale princess - she's dark-skinned and has nappy hair. She's the eldest of many siblings, all but one girls. And she doesn't want to be trapped in a tower, waiting for a prince who...more
Adrienne is a princess in an unnamed kingdom, and a little different from your average fairy tale princess - she's dark-skinned and has nappy hair. She's the eldest of many siblings, all but one girls. And she doesn't want to be trapped in a tower, waiting for a prince who...more
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Princess Adrienne doesn't want to be like other princesses. She specifically told her mother that she didn't want to be locked up in some tower, guarded by a dragon, waiting for a prince to come along and save her. All she wanted was to be able to do her own thing, with her siblings, but her father refused to listen. Now, having spent some time in her aforementioned tower, her dragon getting full from eating princes, Adrienne has decided that she's going to rescue herself. With...more
Princess Adrienne doesn't want to be like other princesses. She specifically told her mother that she didn't want to be locked up in some tower, guarded by a dragon, waiting for a prince to come along and save her. All she wanted was to be able to do her own thing, with her siblings, but her father refused to listen. Now, having spent some time in her aforementioned tower, her dragon getting full from eating princes, Adrienne has decided that she's going to rescue herself. With...more
Jan 24, 2013
Wandering Librarians
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Like her older sisters, when she turns 16 Adrienne is placed in a tower guarded by a dragon and forced to wait to be rescued by a prince. But when Adrienne discovers a sword hidden under her bed, she decides to change her own story. Teaming up with her guardian dragon, Sparky, Adrienne escapes from her tower and sets off to free her sisters.
This was awesome. In all different ways. First of all, people of color! Yay! A whole family of Black princesses! Bedelia, who befriends Adrienne and joins he...more
This was awesome. In all different ways. First of all, people of color! Yay! A whole family of Black princesses! Bedelia, who befriends Adrienne and joins he...more
This is one princess book that I want to give out to everyone I know. Adrienne is locked in a tower guarded by a dragon when she turns 16. She has been protesting this her whole life and makes fun of the princes who attempt her rescue. Making friends with her dragon, she decides to be her own hero and sets off on a quest to take on the world and gender stereotypes (no, she doesn't say that specifically, this is editorial commentary). She is sassy, commenting on the skimpy costumes of other women...more
Princeless follows the quest of Princess Adrienne to free herself and her sisters from their fate of waiting for a prince to save them from their towers. From the beginning Adrienne has rebelled against the idea of princesses being passively saved by princes, asking her mother, "Who has the kind of grudge against this beautiful princess that they would lock her in a tower?"
Adrienne decides, after finding a sword after another failed rescue attempt by a prince (one who didn't even know the defini...more
Adrienne decides, after finding a sword after another failed rescue attempt by a prince (one who didn't even know the defini...more
The font is so small in this volume, it hurts my eyes. The coloring is sometimes off- so it looks like maybe it was supposed to be 3D but it's off slightly. Adrienne is a sassy heroine- with an adult's wit. She discusses sexism and the correct armor for her bosom- not quite what I was hoping for my fourth graders to be reading. Featuring a young adult character (she's 16) does not mean it's a book for little kids. The dragon is perhaps the most disappointing part of the book- you would hope if s...more
I am so glad that my friend Maria shared this title with me. Adrienne of Princeless is so kick butt (and definitely is right up there with all of the girls on the Girl Power Middle Grade list from the Nerdy Book Club). She is an atypical princess who not only doesn't want to be prime and proper and she definitely doesn't want to be swept off of her feet by Prince Charming. She wants to be in control of her own life, but that is hard when your parents have locked you in a tower guarded by a drago...more
So. Good. A princess who saves herself, goes to save her sisters, has a great relationship with her brother, has both parents living (seriously, losing one or both of your parents when you are young is not the only way to become strong, unlike what every other freaking scifi/fantasy/comic would have you believe), has a sidekick who is a female blacksmith, openly mocks "sexy" lady-hero costumes, AND IS OF COLOR?!?! Fuck. Yes.
I can not wait for the next editions to come out!
I can not wait for the next editions to come out!
Loved it! Princess gets locked in a tower and decides to save herself (instead of waiting for the prince) by befriending her dragon and heading out into the wide world. Oh, and getting armor on the way (ha!).
Minus one star 'cause the gutter annoyed the heck out of me. I wish the book had physically been put together better.
Anxiously awaiting the next one!
Minus one star 'cause the gutter annoyed the heck out of me. I wish the book had physically been put together better.
Anxiously awaiting the next one!
This is the perfect book for women who love comics but are sick of the shining armored princes and the useless women. If you ever wanted that "Self-Rescuing Princess" t-shirt, consider reading this. I'm only sad that I can't have more right away! Fun visuals, zingy writing, much poking fun at gender stereotypes.
I love the strong female heroine in this story and that she is also a character of color. We have so few if any stories out there like this that for that reason alone I love this. Add to it a great storyline, snappy humor, and just a plain fun read and I'm hooked.
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A simple idea handled very well. While maintaining its message about strong female characters in stories this book keeps a sense of humor about itself and the fairy tale/fantasy genre. This is a surprisingly refreshing book.
This is a precious, priceless book for women of any age but I was especially delighted to have a book like this to buy for my young, female cousins. This should be the new standard for what we teach young girls.
I was told to read this by a friend. I was skeptical at first but I ended up really enjoying it! It was great to read a book about a Princess saving herself!
Great premise, great writing - crappy printing. Who knew how much that would matter. Its a physically teeny book (like Mass Market Paperback small)
Cute book...read it to my little girl. We enjoyed it, even though "graphic novels' are not usually on my reading list. I'll read the second one.
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Very enjoyable comic. But I feel like I'm Doing It Wrong because my favorite character was the asshole dad.
Jun 26, 2012
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Spectacular book for all the girls who want to save themselves rather than wait around for a prince!
AWESOME!!! Best all-ages empowerment tale I have read!
Hilarious, and I love the art!
Fantastic book. I want to see this as a movie or animated series
Loved it!
Dec 31, 2012
Sarah Asarnow
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I read this with my girls (7 & 4) and they called it "the best comic book ever." They absolutely adored it and are reading it again themselves. I loved the way it presented all the themes and problems with princess stories and comics books - and in a way that we could easily discuss. Book 2 on order!
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This book is INCREDIBLE. Read it, read it, read it!!
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Jeremy Whitley is the son of two teachers and the husband of a third.
Born in La Mesa, CA, Jeremy went to high school in Lenoir, NC and college at The University of North Carolina. He graduated with a Bachelors in English, a minor in Creative Writing, and a girlfriend who would soon become a wife.
He and his wife Alicia live in Raleigh with their elemental daughter, Zuri. Jeremy writes part-time an...more
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Born in La Mesa, CA, Jeremy went to high school in Lenoir, NC and college at The University of North Carolina. He graduated with a Bachelors in English, a minor in Creative Writing, and a girlfriend who would soon become a wife.
He and his wife Alicia live in Raleigh with their elemental daughter, Zuri. Jeremy writes part-time an...more
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