Lady Cecily Snodgrass

Eye-rolling attitude and a touch of wicked humor make this princess one like no other...and that's what readers will enjoy.

Princess Regina is tired of being Class President, which is great for everyone else until the teacher announces an upcoming play, and Regina sets her eyes on a new mission. Choosing which play is a difficult task but handing out roles works well. Sort of. When the teacher chooses Regina to be the good witch, there's no way everything will work out well.

This is the newest edition to an entire series surrounding the impossible Princess Regina. While this book does start out with her giving up her latest job as Class President, it's no problem to sink right into the pages. In other words, this one can be read as a stand alone.

I'm going to start with the illustrations because they truly bring Princess Regina and the others to light in a way, which will have readers smiling, giggling and snorting right away. There's a rumpled flair to this class of princesses, as each one holds the sense of royalty but is, somehow, missing the last polish. None as badly as Regina, of course. The humor comes across smoothly just by flipping through these and taking a peek. So, they add to the tale and help beginning readers along, while giving them something to enjoy.

The text is short and effortless, while still holding a few more difficult vocabulary words, every now and then, to help readers along. While there is a tale, which is told, much of the text appears in dialogue bubbles above the characters' heads, which adds a nice, relaxed way to read, while encouraging even reluctant readers to continue on.

Snark and attitude are huge, when it comes to Princess Regina, and readers will never know what to expect...well, nothing good. Her antics are silly and make the reading flow by effortlessly. There are several references, which I'm not sure all readers will get, but adults will and, if nothing else, it does open up to discussions and other possibilities.

It's a cute book, which packs quirky humor, and is sure to delight Princess Regina fans as well as new readers. I received an ARC and snorted and giggled the entire way through.… (más)