About This Book
"Master Maid" is a classic Norwegian fairy tale, retold for young readers, featuring a resourceful maiden who helps a prince escape an evil giant. The story follows the prince as he undertakes impossible tasks, disobeys warnings, and eventually falls in love with the clever Master Maid. Their escape is a thrilling magical flight, but a forgotten bride motif introduces further challenges when the prince loses his memory. Parents should be aware that, true to traditional folklore, the story includes elements of peril, magical threats, and a resolution where a "witch" character (the forgotten bride's sister) is killed. This book is an excellent introduction to traditional fairy tale structures and the power of wit and perseverance.
A stubborn young prince goes to work for an evil troll where he falls in love with a captive maiden.
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Fear & BraveryResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilySelf-Confidence & IdentityJustice & FairnessGood vs. EvilFriendship & LoyaltyCreativity & ImaginationCuriosity & WonderForgiveness & RedemptionFreedom & IndependenceTeamwork & CollaborationGrowing UpMaking FriendsBeing DifferentFairy Tales & MythologyFantasy & MagicAdventureAnimalsMonstersPrincesses
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Character Death
Discussion Prompts
1
What were some of the cleverest things the Master Maid did to help the prince?
2
Why do you think the prince forgot the Master Maid, even after promising he wouldn't?
3
How did the Master Maid show courage throughout the story?
4
What does this story teach us about listening to advice?
5
If you were the Master Maid, what magical item would you have brought for the escape?
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