Mia Thermopolis is a 14 year old girl, living in Manhattan. Her parents have broken up, she is 5 feet 9 inches tall, isn’t particularly pretty, unpopular and has never had a boyfriend. She thinks that is unusual. But one day, her dad comes for a visit to tell her some life-changing news. She is a princess! Mia thinks that she is the most unfit person in the whole world to be a princess and doesn’t want to be one at all, but she hasn’t got a choice. She desperately wants it to be a secret because if everyone knew, it would make life at school even worse. How long will it be hidden ?
I enjoyed reading this book but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I hadn’t seen the film first. Most parts of the book are different to the film but some of the book was predictable as I had already seen the film. I recommend that if you would like to read the book, do not watch the film first as it spoils the thrill of guessing what will happen next and being shocked when you turn the page.
I enjoyed reading this book because you could really relate to Mia so I would give this book 3.5 stars. I recommend it for girls aged 12 -16 because it has some bits in it that would not be appropriate for younger girls.
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