The Ordinary Princess

M. M. Kaye

Mar 2002 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Along with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen. When her royal parents try to marry her off, Amy runs away and, because she's so ordinary, easily becomes the fourteenth assistant kitchen maid at a neighboring palace. And there . . . much to everyone's surprise . . . she meets a prince just as ordinary (and special) as she is!

"This delightful fairy tale is sure to please young romantics . . . Neither Kaye's princess nor her book should be considered ordinary." (School Library Journal)

Ratings and reviews

I bought this book when I was 9 (many years ago). I still have it today. It was my favourite book when I was growing up and I would read it over and over again. It teaches us that even princesses aren't happy all the time. She was given the gift of 'ordinary' and through out the book she strives to achieve this. I can't wait for my daughter to read it too.

This book may be a simple read, but it's a great story, creative, and filled with great life lessons for any woman. I read it for the first time at 12 years old and have reread it at least annually since because I love it so much. I plan on gifting it to my much younger sister this Christmas and tell everyone I can about it!

I've been reading this book for over 20 years. It's such a sweet, simple story. I would highly recommend it.

About the author

M. M. Kaye is a children’s book author and illustrator of The Ordinary Princess.