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bumblehui's review against another edition
4.0
Slow start and a little young for a near 30 year old but I enjoyed it! A great book for young girls.
sturmykins's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I ended up reading it all in one setting. The quarry speech was one of the best parts of the book.
cburgbennett's review against another edition
4.0
2nd time reading. I first read this over ten years ago and really enjoyed it. Still enjoyable this time! I love Shannon Hale's books!
spevensie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beccadavies's review against another edition
5.0
When I first saw the title of this book I did a little inward groan. "Princess Academy?!" Seriously?! Thoughts immediatly went to other strange titles such as Vampire Academy and I dismissed the book as being silly and unworthy of my time.
However, one of the other librarians I know reccommended it so I gave it a go. And I will put my hands up in the air and admit- I was WRONG!
This book is everything I love about children's literature. It has a very strong female lead, someone little girls can admire and aspire to. It has some aspects of the fantastical in a fairy-tale setting and most of all, it teaches that obtaining knowledge and seeking answers to everyday questions will always win the day.
A great read for little girls ages 7 to 99!
However, one of the other librarians I know reccommended it so I gave it a go. And I will put my hands up in the air and admit- I was WRONG!
This book is everything I love about children's literature. It has a very strong female lead, someone little girls can admire and aspire to. It has some aspects of the fantastical in a fairy-tale setting and most of all, it teaches that obtaining knowledge and seeking answers to everyday questions will always win the day.
A great read for little girls ages 7 to 99!
meme_too2's review against another edition
4.0
This was a nice book; different from what I expected. It wasn't so much having a heroine to root for; but the heroine knew how to pool together the strength of those around her to succeed. We should all have that gift.
the_gracie_bird's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
vorsoisson's review against another edition
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised to find this much less about princesses and more about the ways in which education can enrich a town even as the investment of time and energy in achieving it burdens it. And also about princesses, and mining by using the magic of song, it's still a children's fantasy novel. An excellent recommendation from Kindra.