The Ordinary Princess (Hardcover)

from LauraDragonWench

Simple, beautiful, lyrical. One of the best remembered books from my childhood and one I still find enjoyment in today. Not only is M.M. Kaye a gifted writer, but, annoyingly, she's also a gifted artist as well, as the gorgeous drawings of this book attest. I can honestly say this book, more than...

from breadcrumbreads

WANTED: One little princess, preferably the youngest of seven. Should have no blue eyes and no golden hair. Should love the woods more than her clothes. In other words, should be 'ordinary'. In her foreword to The Ordinary Princess M M Kaye says she was inspired to write this story after re-readi...

from plettie2

This is one of my favorite books of all time. It was given as a gift to me when I was very young. It helped me get through some very awkward years of my youth. When my original copy was destroyed in a flood, I went to great lengths to replace. I recommend this novel for EVERY young girl. Forget T...

from StefanieGeeks

I still love this book and re-read it every few years. Lovely and simple princess story too strong for Disney types. An ordinary princess runs away from home to work at another palace as a kitchen maid. Lovely pencil drawings compliment the story throughout.

from plettie2

This is one of my favorite books of all time. It was given as a gift to me when I was very young. It helped me get through some very awkward years of my youth. When my original copy was destroyed in a flood, I went to great lengths to replace. I recommend this novel for EVERY young girl. Forget T...