Thorn in her side
by Jane B. Mason
Princess School
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Briar Rose is cast as the flawless Princess Perfecta in her school play, but she soon finds herself tangled in a tricky relationship with Nettle, the young actor playing the Scary Fairy. While everyone else avoids Nettle, Rose is captivated by his intense performance and mysterious coldness. As rehearsals unfold, Rose wonders if Nettle's spiteful glare hides a real magical grudge against her.
Representation & Themes
PrincessesMagicSchoolsFriendshipCharacters and characteristics in literature
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0439798736
- Pages
- 116
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 22,316
Genres
Actors
Subjects
Princesses -- Juvenile fiction.Magic -- Juvenile fiction.Schools -- Juvenile fiction.Characters and characteristics in literature -- Juvenile fiction.Princesses -- Fiction.Magic -- Fiction.Schools -- Fiction.Characters in literature -- Fiction.