The Little Princess. The Barefoot Princess

By putting the heroes through tests of courage, kindness, and humanity, Prokofyeva shows that no medicines or magical means can help anyone become honest and decent.

Prokofyeva’s books are distinguished by a deep knowledge of a child’s psychology. The descriptions are built from vivid, memorable details. The author’s attitude toward the heroes and her evaluation of their actions are usually conveyed in small but meaningful asides, as well as through the introduction of evaluative details.

Little Princess.
“An Eternal Seeker saw a transparent wall. It seemed its stones were carved from the finest glass, and moonlight passed through them completely. Sharp teeth rose high above, and clouds woven out of airy lace clung to them…”
A fairy tale for children of middle school age

Barefoot Princess.
The black sorcerer Mortyger tricked the beautiful princess Melisenda: he stole her memory and replaced it with memories of wickedness. The happy country of King Unger is now unhappy—the king himself is bewitched, and the princess is hiding… Will her beloved—Prince Amedey—save her?