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Princess Academy
by Shannon Hale

Princess Academy
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Author: Shannon Hale
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-17
ISBN: 1599900734
Number of pages: 336
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books

Book Reviews of Princess Academy

Book Review: Every Girl is a Princess
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a delightful tale for all ages, full of hope, exploring our hearts' desires, daily struggles, human relationships, and finding our way in this world. Soul searching, while attempting to discover meaning in life, is very much a part of this age-old story retold so beautifully by Ms. Hale. Miri's hope to be chosen by the prince as his princess is something we can all relate to.

While the story recognizes deeper and larger issues such as how society views differing classes and the often overwhelming and almost hopeless struggle to achieve success (or what we believe to be success), the fairy tale nature of this book makes it charming and engaging, presenting only gentle and subtle messages.

Though this story likely will appeal mainly to girls, it is an entertaining tale for all ages and peoples. Even boys and men should be encouraged to read this book, if only to gain a greater understanding of girls and women - their hopes, dreams, reasoning, and challenges.

Ms. Hale tells a timeless tale which proves that girls never really change. Times change, and surroundings change, but girls never really change. I truly believe that "a fairy lives in every girl's heart." Having read The Princess Academy, I now also believe that every girl is a princess, even grown up girls.

J.H. Sweet, author of The Fairy Chronicles

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