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The Princess Diaries

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The Princess Diaries

By: Meg Cabot
Narrated by: Anne Hathaway
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She's just a New York City girl living with her artist mom...

News flash: Dad is prince of Genovia. (So that's why a limo always meets her at the airport!)

Downer: Dad can't have any more kids. (So no heir to the throne.)

Shock of the century: Like it or not, Mia is prime princess material.

The worst part: Princess lessons from her dreaded grandmere, the dowager princess of Genovia, who thinks Mia has a thing or two to learn before she steps up to the throne.

Well, her father can lecture her until he's royal-blue in the face about her princessly duty, no way is she moving to Genovia and leaving Manhattan behind. But what's a girl to do when her name is PRINCESS AMELIA MIGNONETTE GRIMALDI THERMOPOLIS RENALDO?

Listen to the whole Princess Diaries series.©2000 Meggin Cabot (P)2001 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group Royalty New York

Critic reviews

"Hathaway's charming impudence and high energy will thoroughly engage listeners from middle school through adulthood." (AudioFile)

"A classic makeover tale souped up on imperial steroids." (Publishers Weekly)

Entertaining Story • Relatable Teenage Experience • Excellent Narration • Humorous Writing • Light Enjoyable Read
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The tone was a little younger than I expected, but I still enjoyed it. I'm such a fan of the movies, I wanted to compare them with the books. Definitely very different, but I liked the differences. I think this book would have been so fun for 14 year old me as it really did put me back into my teen years and how important everything seems to be in the moment. I'm excited to see how the next one will be!

different but still fun

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Even being in my twenties, I still enjoyed listening to The Princess Diaries. Anne Hathaway's narration is great, and she will make you love Mia. The books are very different from the movies. I recommend all five books in the series.

I loved this series!

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Just a beautiful coming of age love story! Even though I've read the entire book series twice, listening to the talented and beautiful Anne Jacqueline Hathaway read the book gives it more beauty.

Love it!

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Not the same as the movie obviously, but still an enjoyable YA read. Of course Ann Hathaway narrated it sooo.

Good read

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This is an amazing book. Do not be fooled by the movie this is WAY better!!! It may have a sappy tital and a pinkish aperance but it is an amazing book that any non-girly-girl will LOVE!!! As for all the reviews about it is a bad book for young girls, I think its just fine. Im 11 and loved it, but I guess you shouldnt let a 7-year old listen to it. Overall, AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing!!!!!

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A great (and quick!) read. Mia's obliviousness is not over the top and adds amusement to an already fun and entertaining story. After listening- I now believe that Anne Hathaway should narrate every female-lead story from here until audio books end. The best I've heard in a long time!

Anne Hathaway should narrate every book!

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If you've ever watched the movies before, I'll let you know now it's not exactly the same. BUT, it does have the same appeal. I love the feel of it seeming like you're reading someone's diary, or rather they are reading it you.
Would recommend for an easy, entertaining read.

Anne Hathaway: The best choice for a reader

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I am about halfway through the series, listening on and off. this book is definitely a classic! I used to watch the movies all the time when I was littler and still love them today. Anne Hathaway was perfect for the movie and her narration was great here.

Grandmere is such a character and I think she is so much better in the books. The series is just fun and my advice is to just not take the plot too seriously. Princess diaries isn't great literature but anyone can relate to Princess Mia's insecurities. I am rooting for her! My favorite character is Tina. She is such a loyal friend.

Sometime's I have to take a break from this book because I think it can be a bit repetitive and I'm just looking for something a little bit deeper. I would recommend for any teenager looking for a light read you can relate to.

Would Reccomend to Any Teen (Not Just Girls)

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Princess Diaries to be better than the print version?

It's been a while since I have read the book but I did like Anne Hathaway's performance. She did a really good job but the book was just as fun to read too.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The best part about Meg Cabot as an author is that she will make you burst out laughing. She is witty and fun to listen to or read. This book will make you smile a lot but you still connect to the character really well.

Any additional comments?

If you have seen the movie STILL read this book. It's funny, smart, and still to this day one of my favorite books.

Love it!

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Loved it!!! Awesome to have Anne Hathaway read since she is the voice I imagine for this story!

Great Book!!!!

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