Articoli correlati a The Princess Knight

The Princess Knight - Rilegato

 
9780439536301: The Princess Knight
Vedi tutte le copie di questo ISBN:
 
 
Envious of her brothers who are in training to become knights, young Violetta is upset that her father won't let her do the same and so disguises herself as a boy in order to take part in the big jousting contest in the hopes of showing everyone that she is just as capable.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Recensione:
School Library Journal
(March 1, 2004; 0-439-53630-8)

PreS-Gr 2-King Wilfred teaches his daughter the same knightly skills he has taught his three sons. Mocked by her brothers for being smaller and weaker, Violetta grows more determined to succeed. She creeps out at night to practice her sword fighting and horseback riding. With perseverance, the "nimble and quick" Princess becomes an expert jouster. In honor of her 16th birthday, the king announces a tournament with the victory prize being her hand in marriage. Outraged and appalled, Violetta cries: "You want me to marry some dimwit in a tin suit? Just look at your own knights! They whip their horses and they can't even write their own names!" Taking matters into her own hands, she disguises herself in armor and poses as "Sir No-Name." After defeating the other contenders, she reveals her true identity and chooses her prize-independence. Meyer's ink-and-watercolor illustrations run across the pages in panels and were inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. Children will pore over the medieval details. Pair this spirited tale with Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess (Turtleback, 1980) for a discussion of gender stereotypes.-Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Booklist
(February 1, 2004; 0-439-53630-8)

PreS-Gr. 2. The author of The Thief Lord (2002) follows up her second novel, Inkheart BKL S 1 03, with a picture book that will instantly begin appearing on "Strong Girl Protagonist" book lists. Happily, this is so well done that it's likely to win over children who normally prefer their princesses without the revisionist twist. Raised by a widowed king, Princess Violetta is put through the same paces (swordplay, riding, jousting) as her older, brawnier brothers. Her practice pays off when her father holds a tournament--with Violetta as the grand prize--and she handily scuttles his plans. Bell translates Funke's story from the German with aplomb ("You want me to marry some dimwit in a tin suit?"), and Meyer's effervescent line-and-watercolor artwork, as funny as it is lovely, stretches across each spread in horizontal strips--a droll homage to the Bayeux Tapestry. This jaunty parable offers children an endearing, indomitable character along with a lesson in girl power. For a gently feminist storytime, pair it with other tales of assertive princesses, such as that oldie but goodie, Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess (1980), oratherine Paterson's Theing's Equal (1992), for somewhat older children. --Ray Olson Copyright 2004 Booklist

Publishers Weekly
STARRED (January 26, 2004; 0-439-53630-8)

Funke (The Thief Lord; Inkheart) handles the picture book form just as deftly as her novels, with sure-footed pacing and a well-placed thrust through the cardboard princess stereotype. Violetta's widowed father King Wilfred has some confused ideas about gender; he insists she learn to joust with her three brothers. At first, she can hardly lift a sword, but after much clandestine practice, Violetta can outride and outfight all her siblings. However, when she turns 16, the king arranges a tournament and says Violetta must marry the winner. "What!" she protests, "You want me to marry some dimwit in a tin suit?" Her father locks her up for her impertinence. Her youngest brother assures Violetta that he'll win and save her, but she demurs: "Thank you... but I think I'd better just see to it myself." Funke delivers a surprise ending that confirms her wit and her feminist leanings. German artist Meyer's friendly-looking ink-and-wash figures loiter, gallop, shout, and don and doff armor in Bayeaux-style tapestry panels that stretch across the spreads. The artist infuses the early drawings with just enough humor for readers to retain their sympathy for the buffoon-like brothers until they can redeem themselves through their later action
L'autore:
Cornelia Funke is the internationally acclaimed, bestselling author of The Thief Lord, Dragon Rider, and the Inkheart trilogy, along with many other chapter and picture books for younger readers. She lives in Los Angeles, California, in a house filled with books.

Kerstin Meyer is the award-winning illustrator of Pirate Girl and The Princess Knight, a story of young Princess Violetta who wants to be treated by her older brothers who are training to be knights. Kerstin lives in Hamburg, Germany.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

  • EditoreChicken House
  • Data di pubblicazione2004
  • ISBN 10 0439536308
  • ISBN 13 9780439536301
  • RilegaturaCopertina rigida
  • Numero di pagine32
  • DisegnatoreMeyer Kerstin
  • Valutazione libreria

Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo

9781904442141: The Princess Knight. (Bilderbücher)

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9781904442141
Casa editrice: Chicken House Ltd, 2004
Brossura

  • 9781904442011: The Princess Knight

    Chicke..., 2003
    Rilegato

I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks

Foto dell'editore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_0439536308

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 21,77
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: EUR 3,70
In U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi
Foto dell'editore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
GF Books, Inc.
(Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). Book is in NEW condition. Codice articolo 0439536308-2-1

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 29,08
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: GRATIS
In U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi
Foto dell'editore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). New. Codice articolo Wizard0439536308

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 26,00
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: EUR 3,24
In U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi
Foto dell'editore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo think0439536308

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 26,81
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: EUR 3,93
In U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi
Foto dell'editore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: The Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
Front Cover Books
(Denver, CO, U.S.A.)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). Codice articolo FrontCover0439536308

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 27,42
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: EUR 3,98
In U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi
Foto dell'editore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
BennettBooksLtd
(LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.6. Codice articolo Q-0439536308

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 55,16
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: EUR 3,82
In U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi
Immagini fornite dal venditore

Funke, Cornelia
Editore: Chicken House (2004)
ISBN 10: 0439536308 ISBN 13: 9780439536301
Nuovo Rilegato Quantità: 1
Da:
Pieuler Store
(Suffolk, Regno Unito)
Valutazione libreria

Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Meyer, Kerstin (illustratore). Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!!. Codice articolo PSN0439536308

Informazioni sul venditore | Contatta il venditore

Compra nuovo
EUR 50,62
Convertire valuta

Aggiungere al carrello

Spese di spedizione: EUR 29,16
Da: Regno Unito a: U.S.A.
Destinazione, tempi e costi