Books like Princess of glass by Jessica Day George
Princess Poppy, longing to escape the troubles of her own realm, signs up for a royal exchange program designed to forge political alliances—sometimes leading to marriage—between young princes and princesses. In her new land, a hapless servant named Eleanor is deceived by a vengeful fairy godmother into vying for the same eligible prince. The tale blends classic fairy‑tale elements such as ballgowns and enchanted glass slippers with the stakes of courtly politics and romance.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jessica Day George
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