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Princess Academy by Shannon Hale follows fourteen-year-old Miri, who attends a princess academy in her isolated village to be educated and possibly win the hand of the prince. The villagers are surprised by this opportunity, and the girls compete intensely while forming important bonds and learning valuable skills. Miri uses her newfound knowledge to aid her community, faces dangers, and ultimately helps ensure a better future for her village. Contains themes of kidnapping and violence.