Reminiscent of philip pullmans tin princess 1994 in setting, and also in being clever. The plot is intriguing, and should appeal to a large number of 9 to 14 year olds especially those who like hannah montana and high school musical. When she adopted a child she had to stop teaching and began to write. The princess plot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When i checked out the princess plot, i expected more of the fantasy tale i usually enjoy, set in a medieval kingdom. Kirsten boie is the recipient of germanys prestigious jungen pris and the bestselling author of several childrens books. What is a summary of the princess plot by kirsten boie. Author kirsten boie makes jennas predicaments relatable, particularly her relationship with jonas.
The legit princess to whom jenna bears a suspiciously striking resemblancehas gone awol on her whole reallife royal gig, and soon jennas swept up in a treacherous rebel plot. Impelled by the dazzling promises of supposed talent scouts, mousy 14yearold jenna slips away from her severely overprotective mother to try out for a role in a nonexistent movie. When auditions take place, jenna is astounded to be chosen over her much more talented friends. Jenna is just an ordinary girl with an overprotective cover. Kirsten boie s the princess plot tells of jenna, who has just won the starring role in a movie about a princess and is whisked off to a remote kingdom. The princess plot by kirsten boie trade paperback 2010 series. Jun 24, 2009 nothing will be the same for jenna by the end of the book. A hundred or so pages in i really got into it, the pace. It was published by chicken house and has a total of 416 pages in the book.
Curiously, even her strict mother gives her immediate permission for jenna to fly off to begin filming in the small, romantic kingdom of scandia. Kirsten boie audio books, best sellers, author bio. Buy the princess plot by kirsten boie online at alibris. Awardwinning, internationally bestselling author kirsten boie has written more than 60 books for children. If you like a story with royalty, a kidnapping, a chase, mistaken identities, and an everyday girl turned heroine, then youll love the princess plot. The princess plot is her latest and it is a wonderful written tale of a young girl, that deals with mystery and intrigue in a predicament which she finds herself in. The princess plot kirsten boie, author, david henry wilson, translator, trans. Kirsten boie is a wonderful author and her books are available in many languages. The princess plot by kirsten boie friday, 2 september 2011. Those are designed to make girls pick them up, but really, the book is far more sophisticated than that. Mar 02, 2009 buy the princess plot 1 by kirsten boie isbn. Scholastic inc isbn 9780545032216 paperback 400 pages 5.
Buy a cheap copy of verrat in skogland book by kirsten boie. The princess trap is the sequel to the princess plot, her first novel to be published in english. I did not read the first book in the series, the princess plot, yet was able to easily follow along with the story. She scores the starring role in a new princess movie and, before she knows, is whisked off to a romantic kingdom to begin filming. This book has all the classic twists to intrigue your preteen and young teen girl. Browse kirsten boie s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The princess plot princess, book 1 by kirsten boie fantastic fiction. I think it would be great for the 1014 age group of girls. Shayo anifowoshe is the best friend a friend could ever have peace. The princess plot by boie, kirsten author paperback 2010. Click to read more about the princess plot by kirsten boie. I may have got that in some aspects but in some ways this book is just as suitable for older readers.
The princess plot by boie, kirsten author paperback. Boie shows why shes such a popular novelist in germany, with a tale so engaging that readers will shrug off. Jenna will put readers firmly on her side as she escapes her captors, meets the real princess, and discovers some outstanding facts about her own hidden background boie s us debut carries a full load of reader appearl. As she is german a lot of people are only just getting to know her works and she writes for different age groups. The princess trap by kirsten boie paperback book the parent. The princess plot by kirsten boie 9781905294541paperback. Impelled by the dazzling promises of supposed talent scouts, mousy 14yearold jenna slips away from her severely overprotective mother to try out for a role in a nonexistent. She studied german and english literature and wrote a doctoral thesis on a topic in the field of literary research. The princess plot by kirsten boie 2010, paperback for. The princess plot princess, book 1 by kirsten boie book cover, description, publication history. Buy the princess plot book online at best prices in india on. The princess plot by kirsten boie, 2005 click to view on goodreads. A tense plot evolves in this thriller for older teens. As the plot twists and turns, jenna discovers just what shes made ofand just why she resembles the missing princess so much.
This is a read for anyone who like multi layered stories, fast pace, and mystery. Boie shows why shes such a popular novelist in germany, with a tale so engaging that readers will shrug off the contrivances she needs to bring it all off. This is a trade paperback book in very good condition. The reading age suggests 912, but i feel this should be raised a little higher to at least 15, if not higher still. Kirsten boie is the bestselling author of several childrens novels and is the recipient of the prestigiousjungen pris german youth literature award. This is a trade paperback book in very good condition there is very slight wear on the cover.
Download read the princess plot 2009 by kirsten boie. The princess plot by kirsten boie hardcover book the parent store select another store. In the princess plot, jenna amazes herself by landing the role of a princess in an upcoming. But when the producers fly her to the kingdom of scandia for the film shoot, she discovers. Publication date 2009 topics princesses fiction, conspiracies fiction. The book was difficult to get into to start with the narration is simple and seems a little stilted to start with. In her englishlanguage debut, boie takes the classic story of an average teen girl who discovers shes actually royalty and throws in some nasty political scheming and crazy plot twists, resulting. A fastmoving romantic mystery about a thoroughly modern girl who may be more than just playing the part of a princess.
The princess plot by kirsten boie paperback book the. But soon jenna discovers things arent what they seem. David henry wilson believing that she is on a film set after auditioning and winning the role of a princess, fourteenyearold jenna becomes the unsuspecting pawn in a royal conspiracy. But when the producers fly her to the kingdom of scandia for the film shoot, she discovers she bears more than a passing resemblance to the real, missing princess of scandia and. Jenna just won the starring role in a movieabout a princess. In the princess plot, a young girl named jenna wins a starring role in a princess movie against all odds, but mysterious things begin to happen when she arrives at the filming location in the foreign country of scandia. In the wink of an eye, shes whisked off to a remote, romantic kingdom for the shoot. The princess plot kirsten boie translated by david henry wilson chicken house a division of scholastic isbn 9780545032209 reading a book in translation is always interesting, for questions will always arise in the back of your head.
Praise for the princess plot boie shows why shes suc a popular novelist in germany. After the audition, jenna is surprised when she gets picked. The princess plot is her first novel to be published in english. But suddenly shes being shot at and the real princess is missing. One day, she lands the starring role in a film about a princess and is spirited away to the princess s homeland, scandia. The princess plot by kirsten boie trade paperback 2010. The princess plot, by kirsten boie, chicken house, may 2009. May 01, 2005 the princess plot is a political story at its heart but what i really liked about it was the multiple narratives, the fast pace, and the epic plot twists. Jenna has just won the starring role in a film about a princess sweet. The princess plot by kirsten boie by taylor storts on prezi.
Buy the princess plot book online at low prices in india. Her first book paule ist ein glucksgriff 1985 was very well received and won several awards. Jenna is just an ordinary girl, who one day decides to join her best friend at a movie audition open to all the girls in town, despite what her strict mom told her. The princess plot by kirsten boie hardcover book the. The people in charged of the movie fly jenna to the. Sep 21, 2015 kirsten boie is the recipient of germanys prestigious jungen pris and the bestselling author of several childrens books. Kristin boie is the author of more than sixty books for children. The princess plot unabridged the princess plot unabridged audiobook, by kirsten boie. Boie did a great job with creating the country of scandia. The title of this book is the princess trap and it was written by kirsten boie.
Jenna has just won the starring role in a film about a princess. I found the beginning of the book to be a bit slow, and wonder if it is because i was not already connected to the characters. Between palace rules, a mean queenbee roomie at her. The plot thickens with rebels and threats of civil war and family revelations.
In the princess plot, jenna amazes herself by landing the role of a princess in an upcoming movie. Browse kirsten boies bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In her englishlanguage debut, boie takes the classic story of an average teen girl who discovers shes actually royalty and throws in some. The princess trap by boie, kirsten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The princess plot by kirsten boie overdrive rakuten. May 01, 2009 boie shows why shes such a popular novelist in germany, with a tale so engaging that readers will shrug off the contrivances she needs to bring it all off. Then she learns that the conniving regent plans to use her to take control of the country, now being fought over by rebels. The princess trap by kirsten boie paperback book the. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
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