"Suitors! The princess hated the thought of it." In just five days, Princess Patricia Priscilla will turn sixteen. At a grand birthday ball, she must choose a husband from her noble suitors: Duke Desmond of Dyspepsia, Prince Percival of Pustula, and conjoint counts, Colin and Cuthbert. The princess's thoughts about the upcoming festivities? Bored, bored, bored. So "perfectly disguised as a pitiful peasant," she sneaks out of the palace to attend the village school. Black-and-white illustrations.
Summary When a bored Princess Patricia Priscilla makes her chambermaid switch identities with her so she can attend the village school, her attitude changes, and she plans a new way to celebrate her sixteenth birthday.
Topics Princesses. Birthdays. Royal life. Schools. Conduct of life. Gaining a new perspective.
Lexile 810L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 7 3/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2010-03-31
JLG Release Date May 2010
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.