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    Princess Lessons
    Princess Lessons
    Princess Lessons
    Ebook142 pages54 minutes

    Princess Lessons

    By Meg Cabot and Chesley McLaren

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    All you need to know to be a princess—

    Or

    Just live like one

    Compiled by
    Mia Thermopolis
    aka
    Princess
    Amelia
    Mignonette
    Grimaldi
    Thermopolis
    Renaldo
    of Genovia

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperTeen
    Release dateOct 6, 2009
    ISBN9780061972034
    Princess Lessons
    Author

    Meg Cabot

    MEG CABOT’s many books for both adults and teens have included numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, with more than twenty-five million copies sold worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series was made into two hit films by Disney, with a third movie coming soon. Meg currently lives in Key West, Florida, with her husband and various cats.

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    • 3/5
      Fluff. Fluffity fluff fluff fluff. With some good advice mixed in. I read this novella... umm... guidebook? on my flight to Dallas. It's just little essays from various characters on how to be a princess -- deportment, etiquette, fashion, makeup, etc. I learned a few things, and it's not to "be pretty all the time" which I liked. In fact, there was a definite emphasis on being yourself but with more confidence and kindness than normal. I loved how Mia's dad listed all the topics a princess (or rather, today's nobility) should study. That list was crazy. Too bad there weren't any essays from Mia's mom or step-dad. They seemed to be the only characters not represented.
    • 5/5
      love it
    • 5/5
      An amazing book that gives girls a big variety of information about the rules to be a "princess".
      Another way to say wath this book it's about is "Good Manners".
      Loved it! It's completely amazing.
    • 5/5
      Easy read: important, useful and essential information for every age. Thank you Meg Cabot, I look forward to reading you again!
    • 4/5
      Reads like a guide book, but still interesting as the author has put the personality of each contributing character into play. I found it interesting that even Lana played a role. I also enjoyed Mia's little interjections when she wanted to clarify something, or when she disagreed with what was said. Cute little addition to the series.
    • 5/5
      Princess Lessons is a compilation of tips and tricks on how to be a princess from our favorite Princess Diaries characters. It includes beauty tips from Paolo, etiquette from Grandmere, and other fun advice and facts about real princesses from various people in the Princess Diaries world.I really loved this. I think Princess Lessons would be the perfect gift to give a tween or young teen who is a fan of the series. Even if they're not fans of the series they might enjoy it, but it's better to be familiar with the characters in order to understand some of the humor involved. Some of the tips were actually really good. There's a mix of actual advice and silly things such as the proper way to curtsy or wear a crown. So, it doesn't read like a manual because of the humor and side-notes from Mia. It stresses confidence, good hygiene, kindness, and just being yourself. A great message to young people who are under constant pressure to look and act a certain way.This is by no means necessary to the series in general. It doesn't further the story or have any plot points, but it's a great companion that provides awesome tips all the while making you laugh.
    • 1/5
      I thought this book was absolutely dumb! It is a literal handbook/ guide to being a princess. This book contains royal table settings and lists on where all the royal members should sit (like we are going to need to know that). The only entertainment I could foresee someone getting from this book is the comments from "Princess Mia" and possibly the heath and beauty tips. Unless you are royalty or you are planning on marrying a Prince or princess then I would not suggest reading this book as entertainment. It is on the other hand partly good for learn or teaching manners.

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    Princess Lessons - Meg Cabot

    Introduction

    by Her Royal Highness Princess Mia Thermopolis

    Ever since I found out that I am the heir to the throne of a small European principality (Genovia, population 50,000), there has been a lot of interest in what actually goes on during my princess lessons with my grandmother, the Dowager Princess Clarisse. I don’t know why, because being a princess is actually very boring, and princess lessons with Grandmère pretty much—well—stink. I would much rather be a normal girl and be able to go to softball practice after school than have to go to princess lessons every day (not really, because I don’t even like softball, what with my whole hand-eye coordination thing, but you get what I mean).

    Anyway, seeing as how everybody keeps asking me, Oh, Mia, can you please tell us the right way to curtsy? and all, I figured I would share what I’ve learned during the long, grueling hours I’ve put in with Grandmère, so that you, too, can practice being a princess (though I honestly don’t know why you would want to. See above re: stinkage factor).

    Everything you need to know about posture and manners and how to address your subjects is here, if you’re interested in that kind of thing. Did you know, for instance, that you never call a duke My Lord? No, it is always Your Grace.

    Since I am far from being an expert at this princess thing, I had to ask some of my friends and relatives to contribute stuff. And it turns out not even Grandmère knows everything about being a princess (only please don’t tell her I said so).

    The one thing I can’t believe is that I am not even getting school credit for this. Which is so totally unfair, but whatever. Personal sacrifice is all part of the whole princess package, as you are about to find out.

    I.

    A Note from

    Her Royal Highness Princess Mia

    Real princesses always try to look their best—but, um, my best is probably totally different from yours. There are lots of different kinds of beauty. Like those models we see on magazine covers? A lot of people might hold them up as, like, the epitome of perfection and all of that, but just remember, in France it’s considered beautiful not to shave under your arms.

    So you see, beauty is really relative.

    Princesses, like people, come in all different shapes and sizes. There is no one look that is right for everyone. Having a healthy body is way more important than having a body that looks good in low-rise jeans. And of course being a nice person is the most important thing of all. Throughout history, princesses have been remembered not for the waist size of their 501s, but for the good deeds they performed while they were on the throne.

    There’s one thing that looks good on everyone, though: confidence. Have confidence in yourself and your looks, and others will see your outer beauty as well as the inner.

    That’s what everybody keeps telling me, anyway.

    PRETTY PRINCESS

    by Paolo,

    owner and proprietor of Chez Paolo, New York City

    I, Paolo, am the one who turned the Principessa Amelia from Ugly Duckling into Swan. You, too, can look like a princess, if you follow Paolo’s simple rules.

    Beauty is molto importante, but so often overdone! A princess’s look is bella, healthy, and well groomed. Fresh is the goal, and mascara, blush, and gloss are the tools that will get you there.

    Everyone—especially I, Paolo—loves to play with makeup. But remember, a mask works only at Halloween! Do not slather on foundation or eyeshadow unless you want to scare your populace (also, your parents won’t like it so much, no?). Natural and bella is the way Paolo urges all you little principessas to go. If you want the dramatic look of black kohl and scarlet lipstick, join your school drama club (I spit on kohl). And do not come crying to Paolo if all the little princes, they run from you in horror. Only if you follow Paolo’s way can you be assured molto perfetto!

    PRINCESS ESSENTIALS

    What every principessa should have in her handbag (besides cab fare, breath mints, emergency tiara, and

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