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Mia, thrust into royalty, must navigate Genovia’s peculiar traditions and her own teenage concerns. While she earns praise for her fashion sense, her stance on public parking meters faces backlash. Amid canceled dates with her royal consort, a second semester of Algebra, and extra princess lessons from Grandmère, Mia wrestles with the everyday challenges of adolescence—and of carrying an unwanted crown.
Her story blends humor and heart as she learns that being a princess isn’t just about reigns and etiquette; it’s also about finding your own path in a world that expects you to shine.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Meg Cabot
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