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!
its starting 2 get a little complicating! my sis started reading it and she is 18, she got 2 page 109! she said "its a little complicated at 1st with norlin!" i dont get it. it seems so good! how is it complicating? i asked her that and well, i just didnt get it! i like it so much! i just didnt get some of the norlin parts! LOL!!! *-* still, it's a terrific book! i dont get my sis, thats wat! ok, back 2 the book... its just, so awesome, when i was going 2 my grandparents, i was reading some of it and i told my bff about it! she said, "i'll buy that book!" i cant believe it! well, my mom said that i have 2 get off the computer! PEACE, LOVE, HAPPINESS!
Comment #26 | Posted by: megan on April 05, 2010 at 03:52 PM
I LOVED it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to read the second one but I'm waiting for it to come out in paperback!
Comment #27 | Posted by: BOOboo on April 24, 2010 at 04:50 PM
loved it!!!
Comment #28 | Posted by: r on April 24, 2010 at 08:18 PM
I loved this book! It was exciting and yes, there will be a book number two.
Comment #29 | Posted by: Emily on April 25, 2010 at 03:41 PM
oh wow guys. i just got this book today at my school bookfair. what you guys have been saying it seems like a really good book, and i love genres like this. if it's recommended for ten or twelve year olds and you've got a fourteen year old reading it. now, that is amazing. i can't wait to start it for a summer book.
Comment #30 | Posted by: Lauren on April 30, 2010 at 03:55 PM
super read. just finished and i am doing my book report! perfect mix of royalty, mystery, and a little pinch of fairytale. read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)
Comment #31 | Posted by: sunshine on May 02, 2010 at 07:53 PM
i have the book from a book fair at my school im 10 years old and im on page 323 i LOVE this book and i hope to read the 2nd one i have to keep read allmost done
Comment #32 | Posted by: jessica on May 03, 2010 at 09:11 PM
this book is allsome u have to read it
Comment #33 | Posted by: jessica on May 03, 2010 at 09:13 PM
luvd it!! I read it 4 my bookreport. I cant wait 4 book 2!!! I need 2 know what the yr is 4 it...
Comment #34 | Posted by: Cloie on May 04, 2010 at 11:59 PM
its awesome book im only on page 40 and i alerady luv it ,<3
Comment #35 | Posted by: victoria on May 12, 2010 at 05:59 PM
OMG best book ever !!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment #36 | Posted by: iluvjak on May 17, 2010 at 07:03 PM
OMG this book is so good, I'm going to read it again!!! i love youu
Comment #37 | Posted by: Wade on May 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM
love it
Comment #38 | Posted by: Wade on May 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM
it is so cool cant wait to read it.
Comment #39 | Posted by: alicia on May 30, 2010 at 08:50 PM
Such an exciting book!
Comment #40 | Posted by: Wendy on June 02, 2010 at 07:35 PM
i just baught the book and i cant wait to read it!
Comment #41 | Posted by: madison on June 05, 2010 at 02:29 PM
AWSOME,I READ THE WHOLE THING I CAN'T WAIT UNTILL THE PRINCESESS TRAP COMES OUT,BUT WHEN WILL IT COME OUT? READ IT IT'S AWSOME
Comment #42 | Posted by: Melonie on June 06, 2010 at 04:56 PM
OMG!!!!! my names malenie just like malena in the story but i have to admit my name is a little stange but i loved the book!!!
Comment #43 | Posted by: Malenie on June 06, 2010 at 05:00 PM
pincess plot is amazing i realy love it because it has lots of things i look for in a book. i cant wait for princess trap. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Comment #44 | Posted by: angeljojo on June 08, 2010 at 08:48 PM
Great book! I think this would be the ideal book for any girl
Comment #45 | Posted by: Jozy on June 17, 2010 at 03:39 PM
i thought the book was intresting so far im on page 224 already i cant wait to read the princess plot
Comment #46 | Posted by: alicia on June 22, 2010 at 11:15 PM
This is an an amazing book and i cant wait to read the sequel
Comment #47 | Posted by: Hannah on July 19, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Loving the book so far it's has so many twists and turns. (If you agree tell me wat you love the most and what to expect next.)
Comment #48 | Posted by: Ninja Gally on August 09, 2010 at 09:03 PM
really dalia the little princess really does meet jenna!!!
Comment #49 | Posted by: Ninja Gally on August 09, 2010 at 09:04 PM
i la-la-loved it i could never put it down(:!can't wait to get Princess Trap!!!!!
Comment #50 | Posted by: M on November 02, 2010 at 07:47 PM