THE KARATE PRINCESS AND THE CUT-THROAT ROBBERS

Strong gives us a great story about girl power. When the diamond mine of Princess Belinda is taken over, the princess, her assistant, and her sister princesses fight the wicked Saramanda and the cutthroat robbers. Narrator Judy Bennett delivers to full advantage groaner puns, names such as King Storm Belly, and descriptions like cutting the queen's birthday cake with a karate chop. Subtle lessons about kindness and its importance over appearance cap off this delightful fable. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 04/ JAN 05]