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Princess Academy: Palace of Stone
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Description
This long-awaited follow-up to Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy hit the New York Times bestseller list in the first week of US publication. A rich and compelling fantasy about one girl's journey to discover where her home and heart truly belong in a divided world is reminiscent of the best writing by authors like Eva Ibbotson and Cornelia Funke.
With a chance to study at the university and live at the Queen's Castle, Miri leaves village life and is thrust into the bustling chaos of the city. Her best friend, Britta, has been chosen by the Prince of Asland to be his bride, and the royal wedding is fast approaching. But helping Britta prepare for her future is not an easy task. When Miri discovers a secret plot against the royal court - which is motivated by good - she feels torn. Will she choose loyalty to the princess, or reform for the people?
As Miri struggles to resolve this dilemma in her own mind, her heart is suffering: an old love comforts her; a new crush consumes her; she yearns for her homeland. Can Miri find her way in this new place, or will she be considered a traitor? The fate of the kingdom is at stake.
Product details
Published | 06 Jun 2013 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 336 |
ISBN | 9781408834916 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Palace of Stone ... proves once again that with quick wit and brave words, one person really can change the world.
SLJ on Palace of Stone
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Powerful and deeply engaging ... Readers who have been waiting since 2005 will find their patience well rewarded.
Kirkus Reviews on Palace of Stone
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Hale's skill as a storyteller will charm her audience … nobody else has quite the same knack for seamlessly segueing between the folksy, intimate charm of an extended fairy tale and the larger canvas and more epic scope of high fantasy.
The Horn Book on Palace of Stone
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Hale is a master of fantasy ... A gorgeously written sequel.
Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss
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Shannon Hale's books reignite my love of reading – that joy of having the time of my life with a great story.
Stephenie Meyer, author of TWILIGHT
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Shannon Hale writes deft, lyrical wonderful fantasy
Holly Black