Recommended Age:
10
+
Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, character-driven fantasy with reflective world-building and engaging narrative.
About the Book
When a decree sends all the girls from a mountain quarrying village to a strict academy to learn proper behavior before the prince makes his selection, fourteen-year-old Miri discovers an unexpected magic in the quarry stone and uses her education to empower her village community. A Newbery Honor book celebrating literacy, community, and the transformative power of learning. Warm and beautifully written.
Content Ratings
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Light Themes
The book celebrates the transformative power of education, the value of marginalized communities, and the discovery of self-worth through learning. Themes are warm and affirming.
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No Violence
No meaningful violence. Strict academy rules and minor threats are the main sources of tension.
Engagement:
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
2005
Page Count:
314
