Princess Academy
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Book Description
Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have quarried stone and lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her small village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince himself will come and choose his bride from among the girls of the village. The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must... More
Book Information
Publisher | Bloomsbury USA Children's Books |
Binding | Hardcover (29 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 250 |
ISBN-10 | 1582349932 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1582349930 |
Publication Date | 07/06/2005 |
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6/30/2009 Nicole Downing said: Visit my blog for a review on this book
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5/14/2009 Sarah Mullen Gilbert said: A wonderful story of a girl finding her inner strength and self-worth. The setting, characters, and storyline are vivid and enjoyable. One of my new favorites!
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3/27/2008 Christy Evers said:
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Shannon Hale breaks the Story book Princess mold! When the Kings priest divine Miri's simple mountain village to be the location where the next future princess can be found an academy is set up so the village girls can learn to read, write and act like royalty. Once they have passed the academy s... more
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4/5/2007 j p said: Hale takes the usual princess image and turns it on its head in this book that was full of action and intrigue. This book was recommended by my Children's Lit. professor and it certainly did not disappoint. One of the best books I've picked up and read all year.
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