The Wide Awake Princess – E. D. Baker***
It's a little known fact that Sleeping Beauty's younger sister, Annie, is the one who must save the day and rescue her from the evil curse. Annie is impervious to ALL magic - good and bad - and is the only one left awake when her sister pricks that finger. She sets off through the kingdom to find her sister's true love. |
The Penderwicks – Jeanne Birdsall***
The Penderwick sisters and their absent-minded father head off to huge estate called Arundel for the summer. It's not long before they are embroiled in all sorts of scrapes with new friend, Jeffrey. Chaotic adventures ensue, and it soon becomes a summer the sisters will never forget... |
Doggirl - Robin Brande***
Meet Riley Case: An expert with dogs, lousy with people. She's been keeping a low profile at high school, but when the chance comes to use her talents as a dog trainer to help the drama department win a national competition, she knows she can't stay in the shadows any longer. |
The Princess Diaries – Meg Cabot
'You're not Mia Thermopolis any more, honey,' Dad said. 'You're Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo. Princess of Genovia.' One minute Mia's a normal fourteen-year-old. Next minute she's being trailed by a bodyguard, taking princess lessons with her relentless old grandmere, and having a makeover with someone called Paolo. |
Prom Kings & Drama Queens – Dorian Cirrone
That summer, the headlines shouted things like: "Emily Rocks South Florida." I wanted to be like that Emily. I wanted to take the world by storm. Not that I wanted to knock over mango trees or whip power lines across the sky like spaghetti. I wanted to rock in my own way. |
12 Dancing Princesses – Jessica Day George
Rose is one of twelve princesses forced to dance through the night in an underground palace. The key to breaking the spell lies in magic knitting needles, an invisibility cloak, and-of course-true love. Join her and her sisters as they try to dance their troubles away. |
Dragon Slippers– Jessica Day George
Fifteen-year-old Creel is floored when her aunt suggests they sacrifice her to a dragon to attract the attention of a marriageable knight. But when the dragon appears, Creel bargains for her life. Then disaster strikes. Can she save the dragons and the kingdoms from a vengeful princess? |
The Cupcake Queen – Heather Hepler***
When Penny moves to Hog's Hollow from New York City, her life changes drastically. Penny's mom now runs a cupcake bakery, and Penny is stuck helping out. But just when Penny begins to accept her new life, she's forced to make a choice that will change everything. |