I got a list of books and decided to do this book. I did this summary of the book. My 6 grade teacher is the english teacher, so i want to make sure i got my english correct. If you have read this book, please read this summary and tell me if you thinks its good, if not, what should i change or add?
Miri awoke one morning ready to do chores. Outside she spoke with her friend Peder. She secretly had a crush on him, but he didn’t know yet. Miri felt like he was her only friend in the village. Every child in the village, except her, worked in the Quarry, she felt like an outsider. Her mother died working in the quarry, so her father never let her work there.
Miri and Peder heard horns and didn’t know why. A messenger came over looking as if ready to announce something big. He had a message from the prince. The announcement was that every girl from 12-17 in the village must attend a Princess Academy for a whole year. The purpose was to learn how to be a princess, and get ready for the royal ball. At the end of the year, the prince would come and choose a girl to be his wife, and become next princess.
Soldiers gathered all the girls, and began to travel. When they got to the academy, they met their teacher, Olana. She was cruel and hardly bearable, but they didn’t have a choice. They introduced themselves, and got straight to work. That night they sat on their beds whispering and gossiping. She knew it was going to be a long, cold year, and she didn’t like the idea. They would learn how to read, learn the rules of diplomacy, poise, and much more.
Throughout the months, Miri became best friends with Britta. They were always together. Miri was almost Britta’s only friend, because Britta was lowlander, not a mountain girl. They promised, that whoever the prince chose, It would not affect their relationship. Although, Britta always seemed to look sad when they would talk about the prince.
It was the day before the prince arrived. Every night they would gossip and talk about the prince, but that night they were nervous. All the girls agreed not to get mad at whomever was chosen by prince. Miri noticed Britta looking nervous, and sick. Miri told Olana, but Olana just told Britta to get some rest. They all needed some rest before the big day.
The day came for the Prince to arrive. They were all so nervous. A nurse came in to help Britta. Britta barfed when she stood up. Miri was worried that Britta wouldn’t not be able to attend the ball, because she worked hard for nothing. The nurse told Olana that it is not a good idea for her to meet the prince in that condition.
Ladies came in that afternoon and gave them all dresses to wear. They all got very pretty dresses, and a nice hairstyle. Miri’s dress was most beautiful of all. She wore a silver gown with a bow on the waist. They all got ready in a line and started to walk out into the ballroom.
The prince stood and watched each girl come in. He introduced himself to all the girls, and got to dance with each girl, too. When Miri started to dance with him, he asked her to go outside to talk. Outside, they were talking for a while. The prince told her that she was the girl he had the most fun with so far. Miri thought it would be nice to live in a palace, and be princess, but she was in love with Peder, whom she missed a lot.
The next day, it was supposed to be day of decision. When they awoke, they saw the prince leaving. Olana announced that the prince needed more time to decide, and will come back later on. The girls were furious. Did he think they weren’t good enough?.
The girls visited home. Miri was talking to Peder. Peder was feeling down about something, but Miri cheered him up. She used the rules of diplomacy to talk to him. She taught him how she learned to Quarry Speak. When they were done talking, Peter stood up and kissed her on the cheek. She blushed when he walked away, she couldn’t believe what had happened.
The day came for the prince to come again. All the girls sat down in the ballroom, including Britta. Britta looked even more worried, nervous, looking as if she was about to burst out crying. The prince came in looking disappointed. He looked around and his expression changed when he saw Britta. He looked happy and relieved. He didn’t take long before he chose, Britta. Everyone looked shocked. Miri couldn’t understand why the prince chose Britta without knowing her. Britta explained to Miri that the prince and her grew up together, Britta was always in love with him. Britta and the prince were separated, so they never got to see each other again. When the prince found out that Britta was going to be at the ball, he was anxious to see her. He was disappointed when he saw that Britta wasn’t at the ball, so he left, not knowing what to do. Seeing Britta there, he knew what his decision was going to be.
They all returned home. Britta moved to Asland to live with the prince, to become the princess. Peder was really happy when he found out that Miri wasn’t chosen. The story ends when Peder asks Miri to go out with him.
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