The Princess Diaries
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2000

The Princess Diaries

Written by Meg Cabot

Book #1 in the The Princess Diaries series

A teen discovers she's a princess while navigating high school chaos.

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320 pages
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Mia Thermopolis's life flips upside down when she learns her father is a prince, making her the heir to Genovia's throne. As she grapples with royal duties, her mom's dating her Algebra teacher, and she still lacks a date for the dance. Can Mia balance her new identity with the trials of high school? Dive into a world where royal surprises meet teenage dilemmas.

From the publisher

The one and only Mia Thermopolis is back and ready to reign! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Meg Cabot’s blockbuster series in royal style–with all-new middle grade editions of the first three books!Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there’s nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine, flat-chested freshman, who also happens to be flunking Algebra. Is she ever in for a surprise.First Mom announces that she’s dating Mia’s Algebra teacher. Then Dad has to go and reveal that he is the crown prince of Genovia. And guess who still doesn’t have a date for the Cultural Diversity Dance?The Princess Diaries is the first book in the beloved, bestselling series that inspired the feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.

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Format
Pages
320
Reading age
11–15
Audience
Young Adult
Themes & topics
Books about coming of ageBooks about family historyBooks about royaltyBooks about cultureBooks about love
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 27, 2020
First published
May 30, 2000
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062998453

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