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Kaiulani: The People's Princess, Hawaii, 1889

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Born to privilege in 1875 as the daughter of King Kalakau of Hawaii's youngest sister Miriam Likelike and her Scottish husband, Archibald Cleghorn, Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn enjoyed a luxurious childhood. But her life has not been without sorrow - Kaiulani suffered the tragic loss of her young mother when she was just eleven. Second in line to inherit the throne, Kaiulani is sent to England at the age of thirteen to be educated. Even though it is her duty as an heir to the throne, Kaiulani longs for her beautiful home and her family. In England, Kaiulani is a stranger in a strange land. Her only reminder of home is her half-sister Annie, who has accompanied her. But as years go by, England finally begins to seem like something of a second home. But even far from the place of her birth she cannot escape tragedy. Her uncle, the King, dies, and his surviving sister, Liliuokalani, becomes Queen. Now Kaiulani is heir apparent to the throne of Hawaii. But if the Americans have their way, there will be no throne left for Kaiulani to inherit. Told through the form of Kaiulani's fictional diary entries from 1889-1893, this book revealed what life was like for Hawaii's last princess.

I had read this book and I think it's great. It made a picture in my mind of Hawaii when ruled under a monchary. It made me feel so relaxed I wished I was there! Kaiulani tells about her moments on Hawaii before going to England for schooling. One thing she loves is her tall tree and her peakoks. Kaiulani also says that she can't wait to be Queen of Hawaii.

In England, she says it isn't that bad. She is homesick though. Kaiulani tells about how she likes England and its way of life. She even makes friends. But, then she finds out that her Aunt is now Queen of Hawaii. After her aunt would pass away, Kaiulani would inherit the throne. Sadly, that was never meant to be full filled.

When she arrives back at her home, she feels good to get back to her tree, peakoks, and the climate. Then she finds out that Hawaii is going to become part of the US. So, her family gets around the Queen of Hawaii at the palace, the Hawaiian anthem played for the last time, and its flag lowered and the US flag raised. That was it. The monchary of Hawaii was destroyed. As Kaiulani grows up, she struggles to get Hawaii's monchary back. She couldn't, she tried. In her 20's she died. Many think because of a broken heart. Hawaii would never forget Kaiulani. She would have been a wonderful Queen. A Queen that would fight for her country.

Kaiulani-The People's Princess is one of the best Royal Diaries I have ever read! I've read 5 others, but Kaiulani is the best by far! The story takes place in 1889 Hawaii, and continues to 1893. I love the era of western expansion and the story of how the United States got Hawaii is very interesting. I recommend this book for history buffs like me, but anybody's welcome!

This is the first book I've ever read on Hawaiian history. However, this will not be the last. This book informed me of the most disgraceful way the United States aquired Hawaii. Kaiulani is a wonderful person who was concerned about her country's independence, and although she did not achieve her goal of setting Hawaii free, she gave the most distinct impression that she is a strong young woman that was capable of fighting for her country's freedom.Kaiulani:The People's Princess really points out Kaiulani's willpower and sacrifice for her country, and points out the horrid service we did to Hawaii. To me, this book points out the truth in the history of Hawaii as a state and how we shrugged off Kaiulani's efforts toward her country. Even if you are not a child, I recommend this book as an essential to read. It really points out some things that I never realized about Kaiulani and Hawaii.

Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn, Kaiulani by many, was the last Princess of the Hawaiian monarchy. This book starts with her age 13 to 18. Kaiulani, born to Princess Miriam Likelike and her scottish husband, Archibald Scott Cleghorn, was second in line for the Hawaiian throne. Even though Kaiulani had lost her mother at young age, the early parts of this book depicts a rich, royal childhood which includes her developped and true friendship with author Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasure Island). Kaiulani is sent to England for an education. She becomes homesick for her tropical homeland but adapts to England which becomesa second home, pied-a-terre. She longs for her family and homeland more when she hears of the political troubles between the Hawaiian Royalistes and the American businessmen who want Hawaii for America. When Kaiulani's uncle, the King, dies, her Aunt Liliuokalani, takes the throne but is soon pushed off by the Americans. Kaiulani, 18, rushes to America to plead with the Americans to not take her land. Though her efforts admirable and brave, Kaiulani does not suceed. Throughout the story and beyond, she suffers many tragic losses of friends and relatives. In the end, she dies at age twenty-three. This was my first book on Hawaiian history and through this book, I think I will pursue others on Hawaiian monarchy and history. Kaiulani has wonderful characterization and this book really shows how tragic things might have drove her to an early death. She had a hard life of losses of friends and her land. Despite what some reviewers might have said, she was intelligent and brave. She tried to help her country when it was in need though other forces pushed against her, she did her best for her people and her land. This was the tragic and real life tale of the last Hawaiian Princess.

This book is about Hawaii's last Princess. Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn never became queen. It's sad that Kaiulani's dreams didn't come true but theEpilougue was the saddest part. After the story ends there's more trouble. Hawaii was annexed and she couldn't be queen,her friend Robert Louis Stevenson died at 43, her half-sister Annie died, aand she gets weaker and weaker. Kaiulani lived a very short life and died at age 23. And you know what stinks? America didn't apoligize for what they did until the 90's. And that was 100 years too late for Kaiulani and her people. Do you think if we hadn't had done that the Princess would have lived longer?

When I read this book, I knew virtually nothing about this. I thought it was an excellent book about how a girl is forced to leave her homeland, and go to England. It completely depicts her pain as she is forced to leave ones she loves, and got to cold England after sunny Hawaii. When she begins to lose ones she loves, Kaiulani realizes how short life is, and how you should treasure every moment. I thought it was an excellent book, and that it was depicted nicely. My only wish was that it could have been more detailed in entries. It was spread out over a lot of time. Otherwise, it was a great book for any teenager who thinks that their life is hard.

Princess Victoria Kaiulani grew up only knowing Hawaii. When she was 13, her world is shattered when she is forced to go to school in England. She becomes more accepting towards her fate as time goes by, yet she still misses her beloved Hawaii.

One day, she gets heartbreaking news. Her uncle, King David, dies, leaving her aunt Queen. She also realizes she is next in line to the throne. This is not all of the hardship she must face. Her aunt is soon deposed by Americans, and Kaiulani is no longer a princess. She travels to America to try and save her country. Will it work?

I read this book a while ago, and I just picked it up again. I'm glad I did. As with most books in this series, I raced through it and gained new understanding. I also am very sympathetic to lost monarchies, as I am a relative of the Romanovs. This book struck home the evil of Imperialism.

Although I have only read 2 Royal Diaries books(this one and Cleopatra)It is the best book that I've read. The Royal Diaries sounds like a good book series to start reading! Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn The People's Princess of Hawaii writes about her life from a period of time where she struggles with migraines and she has to leave her family and go to England to become a better princess. After the story it has what happened after. the horse-back riding, the tropical storm
and the death of 23 year old Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn The People's Princess of Hawaii. The book also has a great glossary of Hawaiian words used in the book.

Kaiulani's diary is very good. It is descriptive and has events that take place in an everyday life. Like her visits from someone famous. That could happen to anyone! And her people dying, like people she knows. This happens A LOT to regular people. THat is what I liked this diary, it is because it has things that I can relate to. I recomend this diary, but beware the epilogue and history..it is quite sad!