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Summary: Meg Cabot's Lost her Touch
Review: In all of Meg's previous books she has kept the reader drawn to the book throughout the story. This book, Princess in Pink, was unlike her others. It was very repetitive-and lost my attention. During the story there was only one climax and even that was dull. (...) Don't waste your money buying this book-instead rent it from the library because it will be a big disappointment to all Mia fans.
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Summary: Princess in Pink one of the best yet!
Review: In this book, all Mia desperately wants is to be asked to the prom by her boyfriend Michael. Unfortunately for Mia, Michael does not believe in things such as prom and regards them as lame and as a "pagan dance ritual". But of course the possibility of not going to her boyfriend's senior prom is not the only thing on Mia's mind. Among other things, Mia's mother is close to her due date and insists on having a house birth with a midwife instead of a hospital birth. Mia's father is adamant that Mia should spend her whole summer in Genovia instead of at home in NYC with her boyfriend and getting time to know her new sibling. And of course, Grandmere manages to ruin everything for Mia by bringing her dog to a restaurant during Mia's birthday dinner and accidentally setting the dog loose with everyone screaming and shouting thinking the hairless poodle is actually a rat. One of the busboys trips over the dog and spills the tray of soup he was holding all over Grandmere resulting in the busboy's dismissal of the restaurant. This causes a citywide strike of busboys, waiters/waitresses, and all service employees of hotels and restaurants with Mia's best friend Lilly at the heart of it, who decides to take up the cause of the busboy who was fired because of Grandmere. The strike almost costs Mia the friendship of her best friend and the cancellation of the prom (which everybody blames her for, even though it is Grandmere's fault)... Turning 15 is even harder than Mia thought.
I absolutely loved this book, I ordered it the day it was released and read it in about 4-5 hours straight. It certainly is an improvement from Princess in Waiting (I found Mia's obsession over Michael a little sickening... in Princess in Pink I found Mia to be a bit more mature, even though she overly obsesses about the prom) and there was alot of kissing, breaking up, new couples forming, and getting to second base that was involved. I found this book to be a bit less funny than the others, but it is still a great read!
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Summary: Here come's Mia...again
Review: Just like all of Meg Cabot's books this was spectacular.
It might not be thought-provoking, but it sure is something
nice to read late-at-night. It cracks you up, knowing
that this stuff happens to us teenagers all the time.
I mean execpt for actually finding out you're really a
princess.
If you haven't read it, read it now!!!!
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Summary: Another great read by Meg Cabot
Review: Like any other Princess Diaries fan, I've been waiting for Princess in Pink since... well, the day after I bought book 4. So naturally, after a few days of begging for a ride to the bookstore, I eagerly dove right into 256 pages of Mia's thoroughly insane and enjoyable escapades, anticipating another great read by Meg Cabot. And I am happy to report that I was not dissappointed.
This book has everything- an unwanted houseguest, a breakup, and Mia's fifteenth birthday (it may sound crazy but I've been dying to see how she celebrates her birthday). Plus, the long-awaited birth of Mia's mom's baby (I won't say whether it's a boy or a girl)!!!!! This was a big surprise to me since I didn't expect the baby to come until book six or seven. The only thing that came as more of a shock in this surprise-filled book is that LILLY CRIES! I kid you not. I have to admit, Lilly was starting to annoy me a little- she just seemed too smart and levelheaded to be real- but she seems more human to me now, and I like her much more than I did before.
I devoured this book in one sitting and it was delicious, though it cannot hold a candle to the Princess Diaries 1 (though the first book in a series IS generally the best, no matter what). Mia is getting much more outspoken, which, coupled with her ongoing quest for self-actualization, gets her into some of the funniest situations imaginable. People who say Mia has gotten too whiny since book 3 will be a little dissapointed- Mia does quite a bit of whining about going to the prom. But there is less of it than there was in book 4, and I personally feel that a bit of whining here and there makes the book more fun- and more realistic (if you can't whine in your own diary, where can you?)
On the whole, I can honestly say I loved every minute of this book, which is my second favorite in the series (after book 1).P.S. Towards the end of the book a great secret is spilled about Grandmere- I hope it comes up again in book 6!
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Summary: Pretty in Pink
Review: Mia Thermopolis is your average everyday fifteen-year-old that lives in New York. Except for the fact that she is the Princess of a country called Genovia. This is the fifth book in the series of the "Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot.
It is spring. The flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and prom is right around the corner. She is a freshman, and the only way she can go is if her senior boyfriend, Michael, will take her. No problem, right? Wrong. On top of Michael thinking the prom is "lame," her best friend, Lilly, has created a strike all over New York City for busboys and waiters which happens to be caused by Mia's grandmother. When you don't think it could get any worse, it can. Mia's mom is almost nine months pregnant, so Mia and her step-dad have to keep a close eye on her. Also, Mia might have to spend three whole months in Genovia away from her home in New York. Mia is caught up in all of these problems, and more. What will happen to the princess next? Find out in Princess in Pink.
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Summary: A Word of Warning-- this book is inappropriate
Review: My Wife and I are big fans of this book series. I teach JR. High English, so keeping up with quality literature is part of my job. Up until this point Princess Diaries has been an option for my students to read, but with this installment I can no longer reccomend this book for minors. While much of the writing is imporved, and the story is at times more interesting than the past couple of books, the idea that it is any way appropriate for a 15 year old to have her breasts fondled by her boyfriend (let alone an 18 year old)is unacceptable. I would not feel comfortable having my daughter read about this, nor recommending this to others. Perhaps for "hip girls from NY" "getting to Second base" as the book puts it, is par for the course, but for this father and teacher Mia and Lily were apealing becasue they weren't "hip girls." I urge all fans of this series to avoid this book and hope it goes back to its roots; not exploring themes and glorifying actions that are inappropriate for this age group.
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Summary: Word of warning,
Review: My wife and I have been fans of the series up until this book. It contains content that is inappropriate for preteen readers. Unlike the other books, MIA and Lily experience things with their boyfriends that 15 year olds SHOULD NOT be subjected to at that age. It is sad that such good writing is wasted in this book. But as a parent and teacher I cannot recommend this book in any way shape or form. If you are an adult fan of the series, by all means, read; but for those under 18 this glorifies behaviors in Mia and Lily that I would more expect from Josh and Lana. Avoid this book, and hope Meg can find who Mia and Lily really are.
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Summary: It was a good book!
Review: Princess in Pink shows the ups and downs in a princess's life. Mia's completing ninth grade algebra and is a new journalist in the school newspaper. Mia is also expecting a new baby brother or sister. Although Mia is going through wonderful changes, she also is going through some hard ones... like her wish to go to the prom with her boyfriend Michael. She has had that wish to go to the prom for so long and now she has a boy friend so that wish means even more to her. How ever, Mia has to decide what to do when her best friend hurts her best friends' boy friend. Will Mia be able to go to the Prom? Will her new sibling be healthy? This was a great book! I recommend it to people who like to read about tennage girls lives and who have read the other Princess Diaries books!
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Summary: PRINCESS DIARIES DOES IT AGAIN!
Review: PRINCESS IN PINK was definately worth the long, agonizng wait. Mia finally turns 15 and she couldn't be happier. Mia goes throught many events, such as her birthday party, a busboy strike, and the thought that the prom might be cancelled. Mia isn't too dissapointed about the prom that might get cancelled because Michael doesn't have any interest in the prom, or so we thought :). This is by far the best book in the series and DON'T SIT HERE READING THE REVIEW! Go out and buy this book, you definately will not be dissapointed.
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Summary: Great Addition
Review: The 5th book is a great addition to the series. Meg cabot does it again. She knows how to write great books. And she knows how to make you want to come back for mom Mia. By the end of the book she leaves you wanting more, and more.
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