Instead Hale weaves an intricate, multilayered story about families, relationships, education, and the place we call home.Princess Academy by Shannon Hale is an exciting, character-forming book about friendships, overcoming hardships, and true happiness. “This is not a fluffy, predictable fairy tale. 'The book is a fresh approach to the traditional princess story with unexpected plot twists and great emotional resonance.' -2006 Newbery Committee on PRINCESS ACADEMY

proves once again that with quick wit and brave words, one person really can change the world.” - School Library Journal on PALACE OF STONE “Powerful and deeply engaging.” - Kirkus Reviews on PALACE OF STONE A laudable conclusion to a popular series.” - Kirkus Reviews Hale maintains her high quality of storytelling, with lots of action, plot twists and lyrical writing. “Miri, as spunky and smart as ever, returns in the final book of the award-winning Princess Academy trilogy.

Won't she reconsider?” -starred review, Booklist This final installment of The Princess Academy trilogy certainly leaves room for more books if Hale were so inclined. “Action packed and wellpaced, the story's depth incorporates artful negotiation, the importance of education, and citizens' equality and rights. With Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale

She must rely on her own strength and intelligence to unravel the mystery, protect the girls, complete her assignment, and finally make her way home.ĭon't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale: Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than becoming princesses.Īs Miri spends more time with the sisters, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. But instead of returning to her beloved Mount Eskel, Miri is ordered to journey to a distant swamp and start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family.

Miri has spent a year at the king's palace, learning all about being a proper princess. In this third book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri goes from student.

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