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jaimebz's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
veecaswell's review against another edition
4.0
The first in a series of books for children, Miranda and Maude are two friends who are the opposite of one another and this is the beginning of their story in this sweet and charming book. (Spoilers ahead!)
The characters are really crafted well, in that though they are meant to be opposites, you can see they have a lot in common and that is something that’s really important in the story. Maude is a tomboy who likes to go out and get dirty and Miranda is a princess who likes her nail polish and party planning, but they both are adventurous and introverted and their friendship makes sense.
The plot is pretty good and easy to understand as the story unfolds,, but actually it all works out and makes for a great end to the tale. I also like the sort-of-epilogue where we see Maude and Miranda hanging out -
A really nice story about difference and friendship, I look forward to more in this series.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review).
The characters are really crafted well, in that though they are meant to be opposites, you can see they have a lot in common and that is something that’s really important in the story. Maude is a tomboy who likes to go out and get dirty and Miranda is a princess who likes her nail polish and party planning, but they both are adventurous and introverted and their friendship makes sense.
The plot is pretty good and easy to understand as the story unfolds,
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I’m surprised they didn’t get the butler to pick up all her classmates or something for the partySpoiler
the moment with the glasses is really cute!A really nice story about difference and friendship, I look forward to more in this series.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review).
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ARC through the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book, it was cute an funny. Princess Miranda is forced to go to public school by QM (Queen Mother) and KD (King Dad). She has difficulty interacting with the other children because she has never really been around people her own age. Unfortunately, she sits next to a girl, Maude, who is obsessed with becoming an activist, raising chickens, and eating the most hated, hard boiled eggs. The two cannot stand each other, but with Miranda's looming birthday party they may need to find a way to be together. I was laughing throughout this book. The illustrations were cute and I look forward to future books in this series.
I enjoyed this book, it was cute an funny. Princess Miranda is forced to go to public school by QM (Queen Mother) and KD (King Dad). She has difficulty interacting with the other children because she has never really been around people her own age. Unfortunately, she sits next to a girl, Maude, who is obsessed with becoming an activist, raising chickens, and eating the most hated, hard boiled eggs. The two cannot stand each other, but with Miranda's looming birthday party they may need to find a way to be together. I was laughing throughout this book. The illustrations were cute and I look forward to future books in this series.
kwbat12's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and sweet, just wished the plot moved a bit quicker.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute early chapter book about friendships. You could say it is The Odd Couple, for the early chapter kids.
The premise is that the princess has to go to school, and she doesn't want to be there. She feels like an outsider, because she has always been home schooled, and loves to organize things. And Maude is a tom-boy type, who loves her chickens, and her animals, and hard boiled eggs, which the Princess hates. They do not get along, at first, mainly because of that initial misunderstanding.
Of course, there would not be a story if they never got along, so this story, the first in what appears to be a series, is how they became friends.
The other kids, however, are not very fleshed out, though I suppose they dont' have to be. I expect they will be as the book series continues.
The drawings are fun as well, as evidence below.
I found the story very quick, and fun, as the anger builds up, and you can just see it all coming, but don't care, to reach the surprise ending. Good for young readers.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
The premise is that the princess has to go to school, and she doesn't want to be there. She feels like an outsider, because she has always been home schooled, and loves to organize things. And Maude is a tom-boy type, who loves her chickens, and her animals, and hard boiled eggs, which the Princess hates. They do not get along, at first, mainly because of that initial misunderstanding.
Of course, there would not be a story if they never got along, so this story, the first in what appears to be a series, is how they became friends.
The other kids, however, are not very fleshed out, though I suppose they dont' have to be. I expect they will be as the book series continues.
The drawings are fun as well, as evidence below.
I found the story very quick, and fun, as the anger builds up, and you can just see it all coming, but don't care, to reach the surprise ending. Good for young readers.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
jbrooxd's review against another edition
3.0
[I received an electronic review copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
Solid early chapter book about the assumptions and misunderstandings that could keep two girls from becoming friends. Some interesting dynamics between the two girls and their classmates. If this was MG, those would be explored more but here they are only touched on.
Solid early chapter book about the assumptions and misunderstandings that could keep two girls from becoming friends. Some interesting dynamics between the two girls and their classmates. If this was MG, those would be explored more but here they are only touched on.
ijustkindalikebooks's review against another edition
4.0
The first in a series of books for children, Miranda and Maude are two friends who are the opposite of one another and this is the beginning of their story in this sweet and charming book. (Spoilers ahead!)
The characters are really crafted well, in that though they are meant to be opposites, you can see they have a lot in common and that is something that’s really important in the story. Maude is a tomboy who likes to go out and get dirty and Miranda is a princess who likes her nail polish and party planning, but they both are adventurous and introverted and their friendship makes sense.
The plot is pretty good and easy to understand as the story unfolds,, but actually it all works out and makes for a great end to the tale. I also like the sort-of-epilogue where we see Maude and Miranda hanging out -
A really nice story about difference and friendship, I look forward to more in this series.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review).
The characters are really crafted well, in that though they are meant to be opposites, you can see they have a lot in common and that is something that’s really important in the story. Maude is a tomboy who likes to go out and get dirty and Miranda is a princess who likes her nail polish and party planning, but they both are adventurous and introverted and their friendship makes sense.
The plot is pretty good and easy to understand as the story unfolds,
Spoiler
I’m surprised they didn’t get the butler to pick up all her classmates or something for the partySpoiler
the moment with the glasses is really cute!A really nice story about difference and friendship, I look forward to more in this series.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for a honest review).
lyzhd's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ARC of this title through The Story Shop.
The Princess and the Absolutely Not a Princess tells the story of how Maude and Miranda become friends after nearly becoming enemies. While these 2 girls come from very different backgrounds and their interests aren't similar, the girls each learn a lot about themselves during the beginning of third grade. The story embraces individuality while teaching acceptance of others' differences, too. This book is wonderful for young readers that can read chapter books (grades 1-3).
The Princess and the Absolutely Not a Princess tells the story of how Maude and Miranda become friends after nearly becoming enemies. While these 2 girls come from very different backgrounds and their interests aren't similar, the girls each learn a lot about themselves during the beginning of third grade. The story embraces individuality while teaching acceptance of others' differences, too. This book is wonderful for young readers that can read chapter books (grades 1-3).