Elizabeth dons a paper bag, the only garment not scorched by the dragon’s fire, and pursues the dragon. Princess Elizabeth's plans to marry Prince Ronald are foiled after a fire-breathing dragon kidnaps the prince, destroying her castle and clothes in the process. Since it was first published in 1980 it has sold more than seven million copies worldwide.
As a result, it has won critical acclaim from feminists, including an endorsement from the National Organization for Women, which sells the book on its website. The story reverses the princess and dragon stereotype. It was first published in 1980 by Annick Press and launched Munsch's career to the forefront of a new wave of Canadian children’s authors. The Paper Bag Princess is a children's book written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko.
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