kristinjones28's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute, but sometimes hard to follow and for that reason I probably wouldn’t recommend it to my students. However, I really enjoyed the graphics and the author’s sense of humor. These elements made this a fun and engaging read.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
5.0
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I loved this book! Awesome non-fiction book for young readers. This is a wonderful book. Not only is the subject matter fascinating, but the design and writing style are very entertaining. This is the perfect book to make reading non-fiction appealing to young readers.
Growing up, I thought I didn't like non-fiction books. Many I tried to read as a kid were overly simplified or extremely boring. This one combines history, myth, and fairy tales and rolls them into an awesomely engaging book that is entertaining as well as educational.
Lots of facts and great illustrations. I can't get enough of this design.
The book goes through a simple history of some of the world's most famous princesses (real and fictional). From Greek mythology all the way to modern princesses, this is a fascinating book that shows the evolution of princess ideology. I really liked how empowering the book was at the end.
There is even a game board included in the pages where you can compete with your friends for the crown. Fun and hilarious. And the best part? Everyone has to go to the chapel where a dice roll will determine if you have to marry a prince or not. The fact it's even an option to not get married and do charitable works instead is pretty awesome.
Great book. A fascinating read. There are a lot of pop culture references (Kardashians) that may date the book, but it is overall a wonderfully entertaining read.
I loved this book! Awesome non-fiction book for young readers. This is a wonderful book. Not only is the subject matter fascinating, but the design and writing style are very entertaining. This is the perfect book to make reading non-fiction appealing to young readers.
Growing up, I thought I didn't like non-fiction books. Many I tried to read as a kid were overly simplified or extremely boring. This one combines history, myth, and fairy tales and rolls them into an awesomely engaging book that is entertaining as well as educational.
Lots of facts and great illustrations. I can't get enough of this design.
The book goes through a simple history of some of the world's most famous princesses (real and fictional). From Greek mythology all the way to modern princesses, this is a fascinating book that shows the evolution of princess ideology. I really liked how empowering the book was at the end.
There is even a game board included in the pages where you can compete with your friends for the crown. Fun and hilarious. And the best part? Everyone has to go to the chapel where a dice roll will determine if you have to marry a prince or not. The fact it's even an option to not get married and do charitable works instead is pretty awesome.
Great book. A fascinating read. There are a lot of pop culture references (Kardashians) that may date the book, but it is overall a wonderfully entertaining read.
s_hay's review against another edition
3.0
This one was ok. I would say it could be good for a high interest lower level reader. I liked the study of princesses of the past and what was considered necessary to be a princess. Th tie in of the American millionaire princesses was good along with the brief discussion of Disney-fied princesses. I think the overall execution of the book could have been better. Some parts seemed dumbed down while others discussed more adult issues. Also a lot of the side content interfered with stories. I would have to read ahead a few pages and then go back to read one of the side notes. And I really did not understand the brackets for the ultimate princess. How were winners determined? There was no criteria given.
Good for ages 13 and up
Good for ages 13 and up
hrmason's review against another edition
3.0
While an interesting premise, there was more filler than information.
ki4eva's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting read about the different princess's throughout history.
elisquared's review against another edition
4.0
Bad Princess is a super cute and fast read! I don't know about some of you, but I have been obsessed with princesses since I was little, both of the real and make-believe variety. That's the premise that Waldherr works off of, girls (both young and old) and their obsession with all things princess. But then she puts a spin on it, looking at some of the more "rebellious" or "risqué" princesses throughout history.
Along the way, she also adds in explanations of different royal terms/ideas, like where did "blue blood" come from? And what the heck is the diff between an Earl and a Duke? And were "Disney Princesses" like Ariel and Aurora based on real life ladies? The mix of pop culture and historical explanations makes this book jam-packed with interesting tidbits!
But what I feel really makes this book stand out is the diversity that Waldherr includes. While the majority of the royalty/aristocrats explored are European, Waldherr does include more Modern-day examples of royalty like Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini of Swaziland and Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai, showing that a girl doesn't have to be white to be a princess. I think this is an important point, and one I wish was expanded on throughout the whole book.
Both fun and informative, Waldherr strikes a great tone between the historic and the modern, the realistic and the fantastical. I think this is a great book for a mother/daughter pair to read, and is a gateway into more in-depth historical fiction and biographies. In stores now, go grab a copy of Bad Princess: True Tales from Behind the Tiara by Kris Waldherr today!
Along the way, she also adds in explanations of different royal terms/ideas, like where did "blue blood" come from? And what the heck is the diff between an Earl and a Duke? And were "Disney Princesses" like Ariel and Aurora based on real life ladies? The mix of pop culture and historical explanations makes this book jam-packed with interesting tidbits!
But what I feel really makes this book stand out is the diversity that Waldherr includes. While the majority of the royalty/aristocrats explored are European, Waldherr does include more Modern-day examples of royalty like Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini of Swaziland and Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai, showing that a girl doesn't have to be white to be a princess. I think this is an important point, and one I wish was expanded on throughout the whole book.
Both fun and informative, Waldherr strikes a great tone between the historic and the modern, the realistic and the fantastical. I think this is a great book for a mother/daughter pair to read, and is a gateway into more in-depth historical fiction and biographies. In stores now, go grab a copy of Bad Princess: True Tales from Behind the Tiara by Kris Waldherr today!
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