Hale, Shannon. Princess Academy. New York: Bloomsbury Children’s, 2005. Print.
· Author: Shannon Hale
· Chapter Book
· Publication Date: 2005
· Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
· Age Range: 11-13 years old
· Awards Won: Newbery Honor
This story offers an interesting twist on Cinderella. Similar to most Cinderella stories, the prince is looking for a girl to marry and this search creates a bitter competition among the girls of the kingdom. However, while most Cinderella stories have the protagonist go to a ball to meet her prince, this version has Miri (the protagonist) and the other girls in her village go to Princess Academy to prepare for the possible marriage to the Prince. This version, like many other revisions of Cinderella, features an empowered female protagonist who must save herself and her classmates from danger. This book is great for children who want an entertaining read and for adults who wish to examine the evolution of Cinderella throughout the twenty-first century. It is also a very engaging read for girls who love princesses and adventure.
Author’s Website: http://www.squeetus.com/stage/main.html
· Author: Shannon Hale
· Chapter Book
· Publication Date: 2005
· Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
· Age Range: 11-13 years old
· Awards Won: Newbery Honor
This story offers an interesting twist on Cinderella. Similar to most Cinderella stories, the prince is looking for a girl to marry and this search creates a bitter competition among the girls of the kingdom. However, while most Cinderella stories have the protagonist go to a ball to meet her prince, this version has Miri (the protagonist) and the other girls in her village go to Princess Academy to prepare for the possible marriage to the Prince. This version, like many other revisions of Cinderella, features an empowered female protagonist who must save herself and her classmates from danger. This book is great for children who want an entertaining read and for adults who wish to examine the evolution of Cinderella throughout the twenty-first century. It is also a very engaging read for girls who love princesses and adventure.
Author’s Website: http://www.squeetus.com/stage/main.html