A great tale about a young mountain girl who attends an Academy to become a future princess in the country of Danland.  Learning proper etiquette, mannerisms, and history of the country are just part of Miri's day to day routine at the Academy with her mentor, Olana.  There are so many unexpected turns in this book to keep you reading to find out who the prince chooses as his princess.

The following website can be viewed for literature circle discussion questions about the book: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/princess-academy-discussion-guide.