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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A must read for those who have loved the Princess Diaries series.
From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess is every bit as fun and spunky as the original Princess Diaries series. Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison’s world is turned upside-down and right-side-up when Princess Mia Thermopolis of Genovia arrives at Cranbrook Middle School. Olivia realizes she isn’t the average 6th grader she thought she was, but instead a smart, brave, and strong princess. All will love Cabot’s return to Genovia with her new kind-hearted heroine.
From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess is every bit as fun and spunky as the original Princess Diaries series. Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison’s world is turned upside-down and right-side-up when Princess Mia Thermopolis of Genovia arrives at Cranbrook Middle School. Olivia realizes she isn’t the average 6th grader she thought she was, but instead a smart, brave, and strong princess. All will love Cabot’s return to Genovia with her new kind-hearted heroine.
I loved this book so much! I read it in one sitting after watching The Princess Diaries 2 again lol! I actually got a chance to meet Meg Cabot at a book signing at my local library that was having a book festival, and she read an excerpt from this book. I knew since then I had to read. I absolutely adored the The Princess Diaries books. They helped me a lot in high school being the new kid a lot and dealing with bullying. I would always read those Princess books where she shared tips from all sorts of Princesses from all over the world, and imagine things getting better for myself, because just because you're not rich, doesn't mean you can't be kind you know?
This book is sweet, hits on real topics such as families using you for money, jealously, people saying negative things because of your race, and other things, but it does it so kids can understand. Not only that, but it tells them in a way that it's not telling them like they're not able to handle it.
Kids and pre teens deal with these issues ALL THE TIME. Acting as if they can't handle these subjects because they're not "nice to talk about" doesn't help anyone. It's why I loved this book so much.
It's really a lovely book and everyone who loves Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries should totally read this! And even if you don't, it's still good!
This book is sweet, hits on real topics such as families using you for money, jealously, people saying negative things because of your race, and other things, but it does it so kids can understand. Not only that, but it tells them in a way that it's not telling them like they're not able to handle it.
Kids and pre teens deal with these issues ALL THE TIME. Acting as if they can't handle these subjects because they're not "nice to talk about" doesn't help anyone. It's why I loved this book so much.
It's really a lovely book and everyone who loves Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries should totally read this! And even if you don't, it's still good!
This was super cute, and I'm stoked that there's a mixed-race princess, and that she briefly but openly discusses some of the issues that might pop up there. (Like, was she a SECRET princess because her white prince dad was ashamed of her black mom? No it was just because her black mom wanted Olivia to have a normal childhood.)
I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the OG Princess Diaries series--for my own tastes as an adult reader, teen Mia is funnier and more relatable than tween Olivia, and Mia's books are understandably more complex than this one, which is basically just setting up the premise that Olivia is a secret princess--but I think this is a cute book that a lot of tweens will dig.
PS did anyone else think the way they talked about Qalif was a little weird? Like the fake Middle Eastern country that treats women like 2nd class citizens as a counter point to the fake European country of Genovia? IDK felt kinda weird and uncomfy? But not a huge part of the book, just something to ponder.
I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the OG Princess Diaries series--for my own tastes as an adult reader, teen Mia is funnier and more relatable than tween Olivia, and Mia's books are understandably more complex than this one, which is basically just setting up the premise that Olivia is a secret princess--but I think this is a cute book that a lot of tweens will dig.
PS did anyone else think the way they talked about Qalif was a little weird? Like the fake Middle Eastern country that treats women like 2nd class citizens as a counter point to the fake European country of Genovia? IDK felt kinda weird and uncomfy? But not a huge part of the book, just something to ponder.
I received my free copy today as a Goodreads giveaway winner. I can't wait to read this one and review it!
Started this one today. It is really good. I think I could have read it all in one sitting but I have to work tomorrow. It is fun to read about Princess Mia again and meet her sister Princess Olivia. I can't wait to finish reading it this week.
This was a great, easy read. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!
Started this one today. It is really good. I think I could have read it all in one sitting but I have to work tomorrow. It is fun to read about Princess Mia again and meet her sister Princess Olivia. I can't wait to finish reading it this week.
This was a great, easy read. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!
I really love Meg Cabot. I think it would take a lot for me to not like one of her books. Olivia is a great middle school character. I read the Princess Diaries book that happens at the same time as this one, so I wonder how this book would read without that outside knowledge. I have finally accepted that I will read anything in this universe written by Cabot!
I finally gave in to this middle grade spin-off series of The Princess Diaries, and it was as adorable as expected. This first book overlaps with Olivia's introduction in Royal Wedding and she remains adorable. I love the continuing diary format, and the doodles are a fun addition.
Very cute! I love the main character, the diary format is great, and the things Olivia gains - family, confidence, perspective - are fun to watch. Makes me want to read the original series (I don't think I have ever read a Meg Cabot book before this one.)
Cute ebook short of what happened at the end of [b:Royal Wedding|23215471|Royal Wedding (The Princess Diaries, #11)|Meg Cabot|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1418786285s/23215471.jpg|41355508], from Olivia's point of view. I'm definitely looking forward to the second one. They read very much like the early Princess Diaries books, but with a little less teenage stuff.