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Every year, Princess Mia Thermopolis spends Christmas in her home country of Genovia with her beloved Grandmère. This holiday season, she is especially excited to welcome her boyfriend Michael and her best friend Lilly to the royal palace, hoping for a flawless celebration. Yet palace protocol, numerous state functions, and a search for the ideal present quickly turn Mia’s plans into a chaotic adventure. As Mia struggles to accommodate her guests and find a meaningful gift, she learns that the true spirit of the holiday—and the perfect present—holds more than just glittering jewels.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Meg Cabot
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