Princess Academy
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2005 · Est. 6 hour read

Princess Academy

Written by Shannon Hale

Book #1 in the Princess Academy series

A mountain girl faces a contest to become a princess, risking her home and heart.

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336 pages· 63,336 words· Est. 6 hour read· 890L
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Bookroo's summary

Miri, a mountain girl, is thrust into a contest to become the prince's bride. At a strict academy, she faces fierce competition and a stern mistress. As she uncovers hidden talents and deep ties to her homeland, Miri must decide if winning means losing everything she holds dear. Will she choose the crown or her cherished mountain life?

From the publisher

While attending a strict academy for potential princesses with the other girls from her mountain village, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers unexpected talents and connections to her homeland.

Awards

Newbery Honor (2006)
At a glance
Format
Pages
336
Words
63,336
Reading age
11–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
V
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
104732
Publication
Published
February 24, 2015
First published
July 1, 2005
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781619636132
LCCN
2004065958
OCLC
816843778

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