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Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Lilia goes north to seek the family she has never known, accompanied by her friends Kai and Karina and their dog Ove, on an adventure fraught with peril, especially when they become lost in Bitra Forest, the Elf King's domain. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale, The princess and the pea.
Is A True Princess appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A gentle middle grade fantasy adventure about a girl seeking her family, featuring mild peril in an enchanted forest. Age-appropriate for independent readers with classic fairy tale elements.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy following Lilia and her friends on an exciting quest through a magical forest full of mysteries and challenges.