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Princess Academy graphic novel

By Shannon Hale
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Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village as the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Shannon Hale’s beloved Newbery-Honor winning and New York Times bestselling Princess Academy comes to life in this graphic novel adaptation.

Shannon Hale’s beloved Newbery-Honor winning and New York Times bestselling Princess Academy comes to life in this graphic novel adaptation.

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Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village as the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.

The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon, Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted—but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

Princess Academy is a beloved middle grade classic, now paired with beautiful art from acclaimed artist Victoria Ying.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781547612024

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Shannon Hale is the New York Times–bestselling author of over thirty books, including fantasy novels The Goose Girl and Book of a Thousand Days, science fiction novel Dangerous, Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy, graphic novel memoirs Real Friends and Best Friends and Friends Forever (with LeUyen Pham), and romantic comedy Austenland (now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell). She lives in Utah with her husband and frequent collaborator Dean Hale, their four remarkable children, and two ridiculous cats named Misty Knight and Mike Hat.

Victoria Ying is an author and artist living in Los Angeles. She started her career in the arts by falling in love with comic books, which eventually turned into a career working in animation and graphic novels. Her film credits include Frozen, Moana, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, and Paperman. She the illustrator of the DC Comics graphic novel Diana: Princess of the Amazons and the author and illustrator of her original graphic novels City of Secrets and Hungry Ghost.

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