Princess Academy
Shannon Hale
A&C Black
<p>A Newbery Honor Winner<br />
A <em>New York Times</em> Bestseller<br />
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In this first book in  <em>New York Times</em> bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series , Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.  </p>
<p>Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.  </p>
<p>The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.  </p>
<p>Don't miss any of these other books from <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Shannon Hale:  </p>
<p>The Princess Academy trilogy<br />
<em>Princess Academy</em><br />