A Posse of Princesses [Hardcover]

Sherwood Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2008 | Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up

A POSSE OF PRINCESSES

Rhis, princess of a small kingdom, is invited along with all the other princesses in her part of the world to the coming of age party of the Crown Prince of Vesarja, which is the central and most important kingdom. When Iardith, the prettiest and most perfect of all the princesses, is abducted, Rhis and her friends go to the rescue.

What happens to Rhis and her posse has unexpected results not only for the princesses, but for the princes who chase after them. Everyone learns a lot about friendship and hate, politics and laughter, romantic ballads and sleeping in the dirt with nothing but a sword for company. But most of all they learn about the many meanings of love.

Sherwood Smith is the author of over 25 books, in particular stories for children and young adults. She has been writing fantasy since age eight, and her best known novel CROWN DUEL is currently in its ninth printing.

Visit her website at www.sherwoodsmith.net

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: YA Angst (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934648264
• ISBN-13: 978-1934648261
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,394,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars friendship, romance, and adventure, March 13, 2008

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This review is from: A Posse of Princesses (Hardcover)

Cinderella went to the ball, we all know that, but what happened at the ball? What were the other guests like? What did people talk about when they weren't dancing, and who became friends with whom? What was going on behind the scenes?

A Posse of Princesses answers those questions. Princess Rhis doesn't think she's necessarily going to snag the prince (though she can't help hoping), but she's determined to have a good time at the ball, and she does. But there's more going on than meets the eye, and the adventure she and her new friends find themselves in when the most obnoxious ball guest is kidnapped snaps with excitement and surprise.

The story is tightly written, with likeable, engaging characters (no cardboard cutouts here!), and a good dose of humor.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crown Duel Fans rejoice, March 27, 2008

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E. Littke "elittke" (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Posse of Princesses (Hardcover)

I discovered this author with her, at the time, duet Crown and Court Duel.

All the things I liked about those books are in this one.

Feisty lead character, intricate plotting, it's a romantic adventure. There's a touch of magic, and definitely humor. But at it's heart it is the story of a girl who finds her destiny by helping others with her own unique gifts. One of which is seeing others as people, not as their roles, be it servant or prince.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fresh and charming young adult fantasy, April 8, 2008

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Margaret Johnston (Seabeck, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Rhis, princess of the small kingdom of Nym, is going to a party: all the eligible princesses around have been invited to the coming-of-age party of Lios, the crown prince of Vesarja. Though Rhis feels out of place and plain next to Iardith, the most beautiful (and snobbish) of the princesses, she soon finds a circle of friends she can have fun and be herself with, and when Iardith is kidnapped, Rhis and her friends go to the rescue. The idea of princesses competing for a prince could easily be clichéd, but Smith's take on it is fresh and charming, with vivid characters, engaging friendships, and several delightful romances.