Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-7-Young listeners will rejoice to return to the kingdom of Genovia with Princess Mia and her 12-year-old sister, Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison. Despite her royal name, Olivia always considered herself to be completely average. Since her mother died, she has lived with her maternal aunt and uncle; she doesn't enjoy all of the luxuries that her two cousins have, but she is treated well. Things start to change, however, the day that popular Annabelle starts to bully her and threatens to beat her up after school. Olivia is rescued by none other than Princess Mia, who whisks Olivia away in a limousine to meet her father for the first time and introduce her to the royal lifestyle. Kathleen McInerney gives Olivia an exuberant, youthful voice that fits her personality, and effectively portrays the regal Princess Mia, Grandmère, and even the king himself with appropriate inflection. A conversation with Cabot is included in the recording. Although this is a good, if slim, introduction to the series to come, a few questions about Olivia's situation remain unanswered. VERDICT Those who loved the movies will be thrilled to be able to read more about this royal family. ["This bubble-gum flavored contemporary tale will be a perfect fit for Fancy Nancy alumni and readers not quite ready for Cabot's longer novels": SLJ 6/1/15 review of the Feiwel & Friends book.]-MaryAnn Karre, formerly of Binghamton City School District, NY © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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