The Princess Juniper Series

“A gently adventurous and luxuriously detailed romp.”—Kirkus

“With elements from William Golding’s The Lord of the Flies and Paul Fleischman’s Westlandia, this story can be enjoyed by those who love princess stories and adventure tales. … A rollicking tale that will please a wide range of readers.”—School Library Journal

“Paquette’s (Rules for Ghosting) dramatic and humorous novel sends Juniper off with a ragtag group of children to establish her kingdom in the remote Hourglass Mountains. … Her eventual triumph involves some entertaining twists and paves the way for more lighthearted intrigue ahead.”—Publishers Weekly

“Borrowing themes of world building and exploration from Katherine Paterson’s Bridge to Terabithia, Paquette takes young readers gently by the hand into the adult world of responsibility, danger, and the unknown. The fully developed cast of characters is engaging, and readers will cheer the conclusion and happily await Juniper’s further adventures.”—Booklist

“Sometimes you just want an old-fashioned story of a princess making it out of a tough situation by the strength of her wits and the loyalty of her friends. … The balance between work and play, and one’s own standards and others, is both tricky and valuable. It’s all wrapped up in a sparkling adventure woven through with darker threads. Mostly, this stays on a level that’s exciting without being too scary for elementary students able to read a full-length novel on their own. There’s appeal for older readers, too, but I’d peg this most solidly for third through sixth grade readers.” —Library Mama

“Contains unexpected twists in plot and unforeseen turns in character development, adding depth and keeping readers’ interest piqued. … A strong theme throughout the series is about making mistakes and taking action to redeem oneself. Full of princesses and dragons, the latest volume in this series offers adventure that will set readers’ hearts racing and put smiles on their faces.” —School Library Journal

“Paquette once again creates delightful characters, who wrestle with issues like honor and integrity in the midst of high adventure and a well-paced plot. An enjoyable series, perfect for reluctant readers and fans of classics like Elizabeth Winthrop’s Castle in the Attic.” –Booklist