Lala dwells in a cave that lies deep below the ground, worlds away from the castle where three beautiful princesses live. She is the best krinkle-nut digger by far, but she longs for more: the dresses, the parties, the royal life. Up, up, up Lala climbs and sneaks into the castle. She tries on the princesses’ gowns…and is caught. But the princesses dress Lala up and let her attend a ball. She stumbles. She bumbles. She is laughed at. Can Lala find it in her heart to forgive the girls who tricked her? Will Lala find out what it means to be a real princess?
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A potentially didactic story by children’s media veteran MacHale (the Pendragon series, Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark?, etc.), is saved by a wry text (“These maidens were precious as twelve-carat gems. However, this tale is not about them”) and endearing illustrations of Lala, a young, furry, brown monster from underground who wishes to become a princess. The trick played on her by three real princesses (dressing her up for a ball only to ridicule her in public) is cruel but rings true to those familiar with the social-pecking-order playground antics of young children. Lala’s fluffy green hair, eager grin accented by two delicate fangs, and irrepressible spirit make her a creature kids will root for, even before she uses her monstery skills to save the princesses from a scary beast. Although heroically rescuing those who’ve tormented her may seem unrealistically optimistic, the resolution satisfies: they’re all friends in the end, with each remaining true to herself. Grades K-1. --Diane Foote
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"Boiger's pastel paintings play up the contrast between the princesses' charmed existence and Lala's comfy borrow, and [MacHale] . . . delivers his message about handling mean girls with sincerity."—Publishers Weekly
"Lala's fluffy green hair, eager grin accented by two delicate fangs, and irrepressible spirit make her a creature kids will root for, even before she uses her monstery skills to save the princesses from a scary beast."—Booklist
"Lala's fluffy green hair, eager grin accented by two delicate fangs, and irrepressible spirit make her a creature kids will root for, even before she uses her monstery skills to save the princesses from a scary beast."—Booklist
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D. J. MacHale is a writer, director, and producer of several popular television series and movies that include Flight 29 Down; Are You Afraid of the Dark?; Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective; Tower of Terror; and Ghostwriter. Pendragon, his first book series, is a #1 New York Times bestselling series. He lives in southern California with his wife, Evangeline; his daughter, Keaton; a golden retriever, Maggie; and a kitten, Kaboodle.
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I am an author/illustrator as well as a nanny. From all points of view this book is wonderful and I tell everyone I meet about it. The story is well written with a great message for girls who are swept up with the "Disney Princess" mentality. It is also written in rhyme and has a great flow. It is not too long so little kids (ages 3 and up) are able to maintain their attention, and do so willingly. Also, as the parent or care giver, it is fast paced and short enough that you won't get sick of reading it out loud or dread reading it at bead time. The illustrations add to the story, they are beautifully rendered in watercolor. Both children and adults alike will enjoy this book!
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What a great story! It's inventive and original -- yet follows a "Traditional" meaning. My daughter absolutely loves to read this book before bed. Highly recommend!
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The monster princess is a heroine my daughter can learn from. She is so cute! I enjoyed the theme of the book, the way it is written (poetic form), and the beautiful illustrations. We checked it out at our local library and now I'm ordering it. This will be a favorite bedtime story for years to come!
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