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The book follows the life of Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn, a young princess from Hawaii, from 1889 to 1893. As she studies to be a better princess, Kaiulani grapples with the challenges of maintaining her royal status and the turmoil in her family's power. The story weaves together Kaiulani's personal experiences with broader historical events, including the decline of Hawaiian monarchy and the American businessmen's influence. Through her diary entries, we gain insight into the political and social dynamics of Hawaii in the late 19th century.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ellen Emerson White
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