Book Talk - The Princess Diaries

Cabot, Meg. The Princess Diaries. New York: HarperTeen, 2001.
ISBN 9780380814022; paperback; $8.99.

Annotation:
When her dad comes to visit, Mia is completely surprised to learn that she is the heir to the throne of a small European nation.  Now the stresses of princess lessons and paparazzi are added to her already busy life and Mia must learn to balance her new responsibilities with a potential love life and her rebellious best friend.

Awards:
    •    ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
    •    New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
    •    Tennessee Volunteer State TASL Book Award

Index Card Trick
 - Mia is an average, if slightly dorky, girl
 - In love with the most popular guy in school
 - Father shows up - reveals she is a princess
 - Mom dating a teacher
 - Papparazi
 - Tensions with best friend
 - Series!

Check out the author's, Meg Cabot's, Princess Diaries website!