Creel's family, tired of being poor, decides that the best solution is to get her kidnapped by a dragon so that a rich prince can rescue and marry her. This seems like an empty threat, since no one alive has ever seen a dragon, so when they leave her outside a cave, Creel isn't worried... until a dragon actually does come out and kidnap her, albeit reluctantly.When Creel talks her way out of captivity, the dragon lets her take a gift from his hoard, and she chooses a pair of blue slippers. She travels around the kingdom, meets other dragons, and eventually settles in the capital city, where she works in a dress shop and becomes known for her exquisite embroidery. Even the crown prince takes an interest. But other dragons are stirring, too, and someone is threatening war, and there seems to be some kind of fuss about her shoes...
Dragon Slippers is a very cute book with a very cool take on dragon lore-- with dragons hoarding everything from shoes to stained glass windows to actual live dogs. Creel is a wonderful main character, and her adventures with dragons and dresses are fun and engaging. This would be a great choice for fans of Dealing with Dragons or other middle-grade fantasy.
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