Cover of Thorn in her side

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.