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International Reading Association Children's Book Award winner Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the world of Just Ella for this enchanting book about a princess in peril. Disguised as a peasant, Cecilia has been hiding for years from the evil people who killed her parents. Now the time has come to reclaim her title. There's just one problem. Princess Desmia-supposedly Cecilia's decoy-believes a different version of the story.
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"Palace of mirrors is another one of Margaret Peterson Haddix's amazing classics that I couldn't put down. I liked the atmosphere of it. It is a little like the past when kingdoms ruled. Cecilia is like any other peasant girl. She lives in a small house with her Nanny. The only different thing about her from any other girl is that she is actually a princess! Her parents were murdered and she was handed to one of the most trusted nights, Sir. Stephan. He taught her how to be princess so when the danger left the palace, the decoy, Princess Desmia, would give her her throne to the real princess. She and her best friend Harper are sent on a voyage. They choose to go to the palace, Harper has a harp that he is forced to play by his mam, but that harp might have more value than he thinks. Along the way there are traps, scares, and something that will change Cecilia's life forever; is she really the real princess, or has she been lied to?"
— Alison (5 out of 5 stars)
Palace of Mirrors Listener Reviews
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" not a bad idea for a story but poorly written "
— V, 2/15/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book because it had great detail and was full of adventure from the start. It was about 13 young girls that were told from when they were babies that they were the true princess and that a commoner was at the throne to keep them safe. Once all of the girls decide to go to the castle and reclaim their throne... It gets confusing. All the princesses come up with a plan to decide which girl is the true princess by reading a letter written by the queen. At the end, they all find out that they were orphans adopted by the queen and her own baby died. To solve their problem, all the girls help rule the kingdom and everyone lives happily ever after. "
— Milena, 2/13/2014 -
" a story of a girl determined to prove her identity. "
— Nida, 2/13/2014 -
" awsome book! couldnt get enough of it! "
— Jordanmcinroy, 2/8/2014 -
" This is a YA book that reminded me of Gail Carson Levine's books. Very clean, enjoyable, and interesting. Great for adults or your own children. "
— Danielle, 1/26/2014 -
" The summary was really compelling especially since I don't usually venture in books that have princesses and things like that in them! "
— Kpennathur, 1/8/2014 -
" cilinda is in danger .She is the true princess. I like this book because it is really realistick. Pluss I wantto be a princess. "
— Lucy, 1/6/2014 -
" I read halfway through the novel and its predictability had me close the book. I simply wasn't interested in dragging myself through the remainding pages. Afterwards, I learned about the ending and felt a little robbed of my fairy tale ending. All the girls rule? UG. That's a little disappointing. "
— Usako, 1/4/2014 -
" it had a lot of detail and i really liked it "
— M7, 12/30/2013 -
" The book reminds me of the movie called Princess and the pauper. So similar and can't stop reading. "
— Jennifer, 12/15/2013 -
" I thought that this book was ten times better than "Just Ella".... Ella was in this book too but I liked the way her character came across much more as a co-starish person. "
— Mackenzie, 11/18/2013 -
" Couldn't put it down. Kept me guessing until the end. If you love 'Shannon Hale' you'll love this. An interesting twist on a princess theme. Action, adventure, romance, mystery, something for everyone. "
— Stephanie, 10/22/2013 -
" This book was just as good or better than the first! I love the new character and how the series portrays both sides of the war. The idea for this novel was witty and original! "
— Siera, 10/18/2013 -
" I thought it was stupid. was able to just skip thourgh the book and understand it. Haddix should not do any more princess stories, even if she wants to. "
— Miss, 10/2/2013 -
" I like the Palace of Mirrors for its interesting conflict that happens among several people that normally doesn't happens. "
— Alexis, 8/18/2013 -
" REALLY GOOD !!!!!!!!! "
— Neha, 2/28/2013 -
" This book is so good! :) "
— M7, 11/9/2012 -
" A great book with a surprise ending! "
— Maria, 8/30/2012 -
" This was a fun read. It ended to suddenly for me, but I enjoyed it. "
— Jessica, 7/13/2012 -
" I really appreciate Haddix's way of never letting things end up the way you think they will or should... "
— Mrs., 2/5/2012 -
" I read this when I was in sixth grade. At the time I hated to read, but my friend finally convinced me to read it. I gave in and enjoyed it so much. It is extremely enjoyable and it brought me into the reading world! Thank you Palace of Mirrors for helping me find my love of books! "
— LoganErin, 12/30/2011 -
" A Cinderella type story with an interesting twist at the end. Cute young adult fairy tale story. "
— Tauna, 12/27/2011 -
" It's all in the way we see ourselves. "
— Shauna, 11/10/2011 -
" I LOVE this book. So awesome! I have read a lot of this author's books and they are all amazing! "
— Eden, 11/9/2011 -
" Good. Had to read it for an asiment at school. It was any Margret Peterson Haddix since shes coming to my school. I red Just Ella a while ago but didnt really like Ella in this book. She was diffenrnt and alot better in Just Ella. "
— Olivia, 9/28/2011 -
" REALLY GOOD! Just read it. "
— Alcie, 8/26/2011 -
" All characters were irritating. didn't like the ending "
— Trisha, 7/1/2011 -
" This book was not one of my favorites. "
— Elizabeth, 5/19/2011 -
" This book is good enough to understand that everybody sacrifice on something, especially if getting the throne was right in your nose. "
— Diana, 4/26/2011 -
" Cecilia knows she is the true princess and travels to meet her fate which turns out quite a bit different than she expected. Good book. Well written. "
— Linda, 4/25/2011 -
" another cute fun book. I would rate it a 3.5. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first, but maybe that is because I have a problem with skipping ahead. :) "
— Sarah, 4/22/2011 -
" This was way better than Just Ella. Just Ella made me want to take a glass slipper and beat the offending characters into something that made sense. This one at least had a plot and a better ending. Still I like her mysteries and other series a bit better. "
— Val, 4/19/2011 -
" Great story! I loved the friendship at the beginning between Cecilia and Harper. "
— Maria, 4/16/2011 -
" There is so many mysteries. You think you it will work one way but insted it is the oppisite. "
— Sydney, 3/25/2011 -
" A fun way of looking at a few fairytales in a new way. "
— Tamara, 3/17/2011 -
" Very cute story. Fun, fast YA read. "
— Kim, 3/7/2011 -
" Great plot line. I loveeeee Margaret Peterson Haddix books!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Mae, 2/28/2011
About Margaret Peterson Haddix
Margaret Peterson Haddix is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, and the Children of Exile series. Her books have been honored with numerous awards and they’ve been translated into more than twenty languages.
About Polly Lee
Polly Lee, an Earphones Award–winning narrtor, is an actress from London who has appeared in the off-Broadway shows Lenin’s Embalmer’s, Close Ties, Slag Heap, The October Crisis, and others. She received her BA degree in theater studies from London University and an MFA from the New School in New York.