Princess Academy


Miri lives on Mount Eskel with her father and sister, Marda. Miri is very small for her age and she believes that everyone else thinks she is too small and helpless to work in the mine. Her father, for some mysterious reason, forbids her to work in the mine. The mine is the  lifeblood of their village since Mount Eskel is the only place where Linder can be found. When working in the mine, the villagers use a sort of telepathy to shout out warnings such as,'' Lighten the blow!'' Once every season traders come to their village to trade goods. This year one of the King's men come with, to announce that the Prince is coming to choose a bride one year from now. Every girl aged twelve to eighteen must attend a princess academy in case they are chosen. At the academy the girls are greeted by a very strict, and sometimes unfair, Tutor Olana. She teaches them all they need to know about being a princess. If they ever disobey her, they are punished by palm lashings or a day in the closet. Finally the big day arrives and every girl gets a chance to dance with the Prince at a ball. But before the Prince can make his decision, the academy is attacked by bandits and the girls are kept ransom. Can Miri find the courage she needs to save the girls and prove to herself that her size does not matter? 
 
This is a marvellous story full of bravery and courage. My age recommendation is 9-12.

Pages:314
Pictures:none   
Part of a 3 book series

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