Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1)
by Shannon Hale
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 82.5K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 314 pages.
About Princess Academy
Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have quarried stone and lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her small village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince himself will come and choose his bride from among the girls of the village. The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess.Miri soon finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires to be chosen and win the heart of her childhood best friend. But when bandits seek out the academy to kidnap the future princess, Miri must rally the girls together and use a power unique to the mountain dwellers to save herself and her classmates.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Shannon Hale |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 314 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 82,470 |
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What genre is Princess Academy?
Princess Academy is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Princess Academy worth reading?
Based on 82.5K reader ratings, Princess Academy has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Princess Academy?
Princess Academy has 314 pages.
Who wrote Princess Academy?
Princess Academy was written by Shannon Hale. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for Princess Academy?
The ISBN-13 for Princess Academy is 9781599900740.0.
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