Written by: Colleen Paratore
Published by: Dial
Date Published: September 2009
Number of Pages: 208, Hardcover
Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Summary: Welcome to the island where princes learn to be charming.
Gracepearl Coal is the cook's daughter on Miramore, the island all princes visit for their summer program in the Charming Arts. Each year, the princes-in-training arrive on gallant seacraft, guided by captains trained to navigate the island's treacherous waters. Passage on one of these boats is the only method to leave the island - thus betrothal to a royal is the only way for Pearl to find her far-off destiny, the one that's started haunting her dreams. Luckily, this year's crop of princes include some promising prospects, but how will Pearl leave behind her ailing father or - hardest of all - marry a boy other than her long-time beloved, Mackree . . . who now finds it too painful to even speak to her?
Review: I was impressed with this book. Although it is written for younger teens, I enjoyed reading it and didn't find the plot/story too "juvenile". There are some "potty jokes" but other than that it is perfectly clean and acceptable. The story itself seems to old for younger readers so I'd recommend this to girls ages 13 and up.
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
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