Cimorene, the princess who refuses to be proper, meets her match in the not-quite-kingly Mendanbar. With the aid of a broken-down magic carpet and a leaky magical sword, the two tackle a series of dragon-nappings.

""The fun continues. . . . Wrede's tongue-in-cheek humor balances well with sweet adolescent discovery, and the result is another winning chapter in a delightful tale.""--School Library Journal
""Once again, Wrede offers a story that will delight fantasy fans.""--Booklist
""This sequel . . . is as sprightly as the original. Both fun and funny. . . . A refreshing romp.""--Kirkus Reviews