Great book for girls! It has very strong characters who have morals and want to learn as much as they can.
Princess Academy
(2006, Fiction - Friendship, Written by Shannon Hale)Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
A great read!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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My girls and I loved it!
This is a must read for anyone who likes adventure, fantasy and a little bit young love.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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Satisfying ending for all!
Delightful, realistic princess story in fantasy setting.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Must read book for 10- 12 year olds
This book was a great book! Go get this book it is super! My children loved it!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great story for fourth and fifth grade girls.
This book is good for fourth and up grades. Maybe third.
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
perfect for all
love it i'm 16 & read this book this past summer as a joke my friend gave me it.. but i loved the stroy line & what i got out of it. so i passed it on to my 9yr old sister
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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I Love My Son.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
its a nice book, it teaches to be patient, and treat people the way you want to be treated
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
good book
a really good book!:)
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
AWESOME book!
I don't know how I lived without knowing " Princess Academy". It is an wonderful book.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
i loved this book so much
i loved this book it showed that girls can be a princess however she is it is a very good book for young fairy tale readers
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
WONDERFUL BOOK! SHANNON HALE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!
First of all, what the title said. Second of all, THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!! My Mom has read most of all the books that S.H. has written, but this one is the BEST!!! Miri, the Story's main characture, is very brave, loyal, and full of ideas.This is a must read book for every girl 8+. Shannon Hale discribes EVERY detail! THIS IS MY FOVORITE BOOK EVER!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it's a wower
this is the worst book ever never ever read it because it is so horribleER4E32
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i LOVED this book
As i said before I LOVED this book. the drama had me hooked. I could not put the book down. Omg i just can not say how much i love this book. If you are a boy you would not enjoy it that much. If you are a girl though you need to put on some lip gloss and shoes and get down there to a store and buy it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i loved it!!!=]=]=]
i am still reading it but so far it is a good book i will tell mor when i get done with it i think other people shorld read this book and maby make a movie about it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
a must read for any struggling or somewhat confused adolescent!
Princess Academy is one of the most touching and might I add cute books i have ever read. It is full of good morals to lead any preteen through life, but remind a teen what being a good person at heart is all about. This novel has inspired me to be a better person, and has had nothing but a positive effect on my life. I recommend this book to girls between the ages of 11 through fourteen(any girl older than that would view it as a simple fairy tale) and I'm pretty sure boys wouldn't be interested in this kind of story:) Miri is an aspiring character that all girls could only dream about being like. Her characteristics and traits displayed throughout the story shows a very judgemental girl evolving into a prim and proper lady who finds that people aren't always what others say they are. She is a shining example for girls everywhere and I can only wish that the book is read by all in order to get Miri's traits to spring up in the hearts of the young.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great story!
I read this book about 2 years ago and I really like it, the main character was Miri, she was a great role model, the story was great and it pretty much kept you hanging on an edge, but I didn't understand the quarry speach, that was really hard to follow.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great book!
Princess Academy is a great book that is about a girl named miri, who discovers that even though she is small, she is strong inside. The "quarry speech" thing confused me, so I think that readers should be at least eight or nine.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Good Book
This book is pretty good. It is about a 14 year old girl named Miri, who lives in her tiny and poor village of Mount Eskel. The people of Mount Eskel make their living by getting linder from the quarry. The King from one of the kingdoms below the mountain says that the new princess will come from Mount Eskel. So, all of the girls from Mount Eskel between the ages of 11 and 17 are to go to a princess academy to learn to become more lady like and to be educated. The village is tiny, so only about 15 girls go to the academy. But soon, something awful happens to the academy and Miri saves them all. 1) Social behavior is iffy on this one because Miri is sort of an outcast. She is very petite, and her father does not allow her to work in the quarry. She thinks her father does not allow her to work in the quarry because she is so small, but that is not the truth. So, Miri is alone nearly all day because everyone is working in the quarry. The people of Mount Eskel are very nice to her, but Miri worries she is a burden. 2) Violence is a bit of an issue because some bandits take over the academy and try to kidnap the future princess for a ransom. Miri is taken hostage when help arrives, and she is nearly thrown off the mountain. Also, her father kills the badit with his mallet, but detail on this is not given. This is a very good book. It is an easy read, but it really says a lot. It is not boring at all, although kids as young as 10 could read it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A must read book for girls 10-13 years old.
The book was awesome and I would read this book again. This a fantasy book that takes you on an adventure and if you haven't read this book I definitely rocommend it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
This book is awsome!!! Maybe even as awsome as Harry potter!
I could not put this book down it is one of those books where you are sad you are done and you wish it could be real! I really felt like i was in the book too!Every kid has to read this book its a good book. Its sad and sweet at the same time..... I think i will read it again! So bye i need to get started reading the most awsome book(besides harry potter) again!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great Book!!!!!!!
Princess Academy is one of my favorite books. It is such a great book Iv'e read it 23 times.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I thought the title was bad but don't judge a book by it's cover.
I loved the details, though this is more of a girl book than a boy's, notice the name.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A-must read book for all girls and/or fantasy lovers
This is an amazing book!!! I read it with my Literature Cirle at school. It was so much fun...while we ate we would talk about the book for as long as possible and still want to talk! It was well-written and exciting, with a touch of romance. I've read a lot of books and that was one of my favourites! You need to read the book. The beginnings a little confusing but then it's great. So go to the library or borrow it from a friend, please!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
The best book by Shannon Hale
She is a terrific writer this is also a brilliant story . Way to go Shannon
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A Must Read Book
This book got me right into the story right away! You can picture everything! Hale put's in good description but still, leaves you thinking! Hale has a good plot in this story and you can really get into the charcter's shoes. This book is must read book!
