The Princess Diaries
by Meg Cabot · The Princess Diaries series · Grade 6-9 · Ages Ages 12-15
Mia Thermopolis is a regular, awkward middle-schooler in New York City until she learns a huge family secret: she is the princess of a small country called Genovia. Now she has to juggle school, friends, and princess lessons from her very proper grandmother.
Key vocabulary
A person who will receive a title, job, or special family role later on. Mia learns she is the heir to a throne.
A special chair used by a king, queen, prince, or princess. It can also mean the royal job of ruling a country.
The polite rules for how to act in certain places or situations. Princess lessons include lots of etiquette.
A small, fancy crown often worn by a princess or queen. It is usually sparkly and sits on top of the head.
A kind of math that uses letters and symbols to stand for numbers. Mia has to deal with algebra at school.
A person who represents a country and helps it talk with other countries. Royal families may meet ambassadors at formal events.
A big disaster or a situation that feels completely awful. Mia sometimes feels like her life is turning into a catastrophe.
When someone’s name is not known or not shared. An anonymous note or message does not say who wrote it.