The Plain Princess
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1945 · Est. 1 hour read

The Plain Princess

Written by Phyllis McGinley · Illustrated by Helen Stone

A sulky princess must learn selflessness to transform her life.

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64 pages· 5,641 words· Est. 1 hour read· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

Princess Esmeralda's tantrums lead to a shocking truth: she's plain. Desperate for change, her parents promise a reward for her beauty. Enter Dame Goodwit, who offers a unique solution—live with her and her daughters for three months. As Esmeralda embarks on this journey, will she discover the secret to true beauty? Can she learn the power of selflessness and transform her life forever?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Words
5,641
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
Themes & topics
The illustrator

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 1, 1945
First published
January 1, 1945
Publisher
J B Lippincott
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780397301072
LCCN
45009782

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