Princess Academy: Palace of Stone - Softcover

Hale, Shannon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408834901 ISBN 13: 9781408834909

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2013

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

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 the Twilight series)

Shannon Hale writes deft, lyrical wonderful fantasy (Holly Black)

A fine follow-up to a novel that already felt complete (Publishers Weekly 2012-08-20)

Powerful and deeply engaging . . . Miri's story comes to a satisfying end; readers who have been waiting [for this sequel] will find their patience well rewarded (Kirkus Reviews 2012-08-01)

Book Description:

The New York Times bestselling sequel to the Newbery-Honor-winning Princess Academy continues the compelling fantasy by an author to compare with Cornelia Funke and Eva Ibbotson

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1408834901
• ISBN 13: 9781408834909
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336