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Princess Academy - by  Shannon Hale (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Princess Academy - by Shannon Hale (Paperback)

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  • A Newbery Honor WinnerA New York Times BestsellerIn this first book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 8.2" x 5.44" Paperback
  • 288 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
  • Series Name: Princess Academy

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About the Book



A dazzling new novel about would-be princesses and destiny



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A Newbery Honor Winner
A New York Times Bestseller

In this first book in New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series, Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.

Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.

The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!
Princess Academy
Princess Academy: Palace of Stone
Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters



Review Quotes




"Shannon Hale's books reignite my love of reading--that joy of having the time of my life with a great story." --Stephenie Meyer, author of TWILIGHT

"This is not a fluffy, predictable fairy tale....Instead Hale weaves an intricate, multilayered story about families, relationships, education, and the place we call home." --SLJ, starred review for PRINCESS ACADEMY

"The book is a fresh approach to the traditional princess story with unexpected plot twists and great emotional resonance." --2006 Newbery Committee on PRINCESS ACADEMY

"Palace of Stone . . . proves once again that with quick wit and brave words, one person really can change the world." --SLJ on Palace of Stone

"Powerful and deeply engaging." --Kirkus Reviews on Palace of Stone




About the Author



Shannon Hale is the Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling author of the series Princess Academy, Books of Bayern, Ever After High, and Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, as well as stand-alones Book of a Thousand Days, Dangerous, and the graphic novels Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack, among other books. She also wrote three novels for adults, including Austenland, now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell. She and her husband, the author Dean Hale, have four children and live near Salt Lake City, Utah.

www.shannonhale.com

Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.44 Inches (W) x .88 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Series Title: Princess Academy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Theme: Friendship
Format: Paperback
Author: Shannon Hale
Language: English
Street Date: August 19, 2025
TCIN: 1007773354
UPC: 9781547620210
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-0745
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.88 inches length x 5.44 inches width x 8.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds
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