Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
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Though this book is a fantasy, it has the feel of history. The setting, Mount Eskel, is viewed with disdain by the rest of the kingdom even though they mine the prize stone, linder. Mount Eskel’s prospects improve when it is chosen as the village from which the prince will choose his bride. The teen-aged girls must leave their village to attend a Princess Academy to learn the ways of the cultured lowlanders, a venture that brings the girls many challenges and difficult situations. The story belongs to Miri, a smart and sensitive 14-year-old. Her relationships with her father and sister, with the other girls, with her friend Peder, and with a magical way of communication called “quarry-speak” makes the book a worthwhile read. If you enjoyed Goose Girl, be sure to read Princess Academy.
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Overall, I enjoyed this book even though it takes awhile to get interesting. I honestly struggled at times to stay engaged with the plot for the first hundred pages; fortunately it picks up. Miri, the main character, is someone that I think many can relate to in many ways. And the “historical” feel that Sam mentions combined with elements of fantasy, like quarry-speak, give the story a unique feel of magic mixed with realism.
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