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The Princess Academy series, written by Shannon Hale and published between 2005 and 2006, follows the journey of Miri Larendaughter as she navigates a princess academy designed to prepare girls for potential marriage to a prince. Set in the kingdom of Asland and later in the swampy region of Lesser Alva, the series explores themes of education, friendship, and personal growth. The final book concludes with Miri taking on a tutoring role, focusing on her experiences and the challenges she faces in a new setting.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Princess Academy

    Princess Academy

    2005 · Shannon Hale

    Princess Academy is a 2005 fantasy novel by Shannon Hale, published by Bloomsbury, exploring themes of families, relationships, and education. It…

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    Palace of Stone

    2006 · Shannon Hale

    Miri returns to Asland and draws on her knowledge of rhetoric and other lessons learned at Princess Academy when she and the other girls face strong…

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  3. Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

    Year unknown · Shannon Hale

    Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters is a fantasy novel by Shannon Hale, published in 2015 by Bloomsbury USA. It is the third book in the Princess…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Princess Academy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Princess Academy”. Start with “Princess Academy.”

How many books are in the Princess Academy series?

We list 3 books by Shannon Hale , published between 2005–2006.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.