Description
Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king’s priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year’s time, the prince will make a selection his bride from a number of the village girls.
The king’s ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and each teenage girl will have to attend and discover ways to change into a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition a number of the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her the whole lot she ever wanted-but it would mean leaving her home and circle of relatives in the back of.
Packaged with a fresh cover, this timelessly charming, award-winning story from best-selling creator Shannon Hale is sure to enchant a whole new generation of readers.