Sunday, July 6, 2008

The Princess Academy

The Princess Academy is by Shannon Hale. 14-year-old Miri lives on Mount Eskel, a place a princess would never come from. One day it is announced that the prince will choose a bride from their village and all the young girls are taken from their homes for a year to attend the Princess Academy to learn the skills necessary to be a princess. Who will the prince choose? Does Miri really want to be princess? This is a charming realistic fiction story of families, relationships and the importance of home.

Ratings: 6th grade - 8 out of 10.

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