Book Review: The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie
Pink, Pretty, Deadly . . .
Royalty and castles? Check. Intrigue and mystery? Check. Secrets and undercover agents? Check!
The Princess Plot might sound like just another book about a princess and her castle, but watch out: reading this book was more like uncovering a deep, dark mystery. There were twists and turns I never saw coming! Written by Kirsten Boie and translated from German, The Princess Plot is suitable for readers age 8-12 and, at almost 400 pages, is a hearty read.
It’s also a detailed read, what with imaginary countries, lots of characters with lots of subplots, and secrets that just keep revealing more questions. You see, Jenna and her best friend, Bea, decide to audition for a movie that has unexpectedly come to town. Even though Jenna’s sure Bea is the prettier, smarter choice, the agents choose HER. Before she can even call her overprotective mother to get permission, she’s whisked away to the country of Scandia to immediately start “practicing” for the role . . . by pretending to be the Scandian Princess in front of the unsuspecting townspeople. Sounds fishy, right?
It turns out, things in the picture-perfect Scandia are not-so-perfect. I won’t give anything away, but I will say this: hushed conversations! Rigged cell phones! Strangers knocking on balcony doors! They’re all part of The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie — in stores this month!
— Morgan, Scholastic Staffer
UPDATE: Don't miss the sequel, The Princess Trap!
Can't wait to read it.
Comment #1 | Posted by: whitelily on May 17, 2009 at 01:07 AM
It's a little complicated, but REALLY exciting!!! I hope she'll make a sequal!
Comment #2 | Posted by: Danielle on May 18, 2009 at 08:47 PM
i really want to read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #3 | Posted by: Tayztime on May 26, 2009 at 10:58 PM
I just finished reading it, trust me it's an exelent read.I could hardly put it down.
Comment #4 | Posted by: Isabel on May 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM
just finished reading it and i loved it!!!!!!!!!! utterly brilliant with lots of mysteries.trust me you'll love it ^^
Comment #5 | Posted by: S on October 22, 2009 at 12:42 PM
What was norlins character description? What color hair did he have? Need information for a project at school. Please answer!
Comment #6 | Posted by: bobetta on October 27, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Just finished this book and LOVED IT!! I hope there will be a #2.
Comment #7 | Posted by: Amy on November 19, 2009 at 11:31 PM
It was great i just finished reading it can anyone recommend another book like it
Comment #8 | Posted by: Esme on November 30, 2009 at 05:13 AM
i love the book i never want to stop reading it i hope that she does make alot more books like it and i cant wait 4 the princess trap to come out
Comment #9 | Posted by: connor on February 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM
it was ah-ma-zing! i hope theres a second!
Comment #10 | Posted by: Maddie on February 22, 2010 at 02:38 PM
I just got the book today and i cant wait to read it i love you for righting this book.
Comment #11 | Posted by: katy on February 26, 2010 at 05:58 PM
luv the book so much. I didn't get to finish. I read it for hours and up to page 197. :)
Comment #12 | Posted by: Britney on March 01, 2010 at 05:44 PM
by what u all r saying it makes my want 2 read it
Comment #13 | Posted by: becky on March 02, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Cant wate! looks lke a awesome book!
Comment #14 | Posted by: jessica on March 07, 2010 at 06:10 PM
I have the book right now its soooooooooo!!!!!!! cool can you make another one.
Comment #15 | Posted by: Grace on March 08, 2010 at 08:05 PM
OMG!! I FINISHED THE BOOK!! Now Im soooo obsessed with it... Anyway, I really wish she would make another! I'm gonna try to get my best friend to read it now. The book is so amazing, I read it for 3 hours straight! :D
Comment #16 | Posted by: Emily on March 09, 2010 at 03:45 PM
this book is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #17 | Posted by: lysssa on March 09, 2010 at 06:37 PM
The Book is totally awesoume I wish you can make another Well its YOUR choice LoL
Comment #18 | Posted by: Grace H on March 09, 2010 at 08:33 PM
hey world i just got the book and when i first show the book i readed the back of the book and i said to my self tha i have to buy this book now ............... and i am only 10 going on 11 so lol but buy it every one or u will miss out on the good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #19 | Posted by: jashana on March 14, 2010 at 03:40 PM
i herd that she was makin a new book its called The Princess Trap i read have of it
Comment #20 | Posted by: jashana on March 14, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Is princess trap the 2nd one?Whatever but I JUST FINSHED THE BOOK!now my friend need 2 read this book ASAP!I am a princess. :)
Comment #21 | Posted by: Jenna on April 02, 2010 at 03:31 PM
im only 11 yrs old and i read the whole thing its a really amazing book i read the sneak peek about the princess trap cant wait to read that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #22 | Posted by: jenna on April 03, 2010 at 06:58 PM
its kind of complicated with all the switching off but the book is a really goog thing to read when youre just bored and have nothing to do. i like that it has a lot of royal things and how jennas life goes into the little princess and how they meat
im sure that when i finish tha book ill be satisfied right now im in the middle like on pg.101 its really getting intersting i think everyone should read it even if its not their kinda style!!!!
Comment #23 | Posted by: Dalia on April 03, 2010 at 10:43 PM
i totally love this book whaterver it says that jenna wrote i really wrote but it wrote my name wrong so read both commets thanx i totalyy love this book so much even though it is not my style.
Comment #24 | Posted by: Dalia on April 03, 2010 at 10:46 PM
i love The Princess Plot! im only 10 yrs old and im only on like, page 28! it is so cool! Bea and Jenna r my favorite parts in the story! this book is amazing! all those readers who havnt read it... READ IT!!! still, it is great from wat ive read so far! such a big book, but amazing!!! jenna is my favorite character so far! u peeps better expect more comments from me pretty soon!
Comment #25 | Posted by: megan on April 04, 2010 at 06:23 PM