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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Princess Giselle is excited to be leading her first royal delegation--until everything goes wrong before they even reach their destination. With her rank and authority stripped away and her people scattered, she's left with nothing but a gaggle of geese. Giselle is determined to prove herself a true princess--in action as well as in name. But to do so she must uncover a conspiracy that threatens far more than her own future. With her life in danger and only a talking horse and an irritable goose boy at her side, she needs assistance. One of the servants is willing to help her, but Philip's attractive smile hides yet more secrets, and Giselle is running out of time.
Is The Secret Princess appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A clean fairy tale retelling with mild peril involving conspiracy and danger to the protagonist. No romance beyond potential innocent attraction, no violence beyond threat and adventure-level tension.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include conspiracy and deception.
Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy the talking animals, mystery elements, and watching a princess prove herself without her royal privileges.