The Princess & the Pauper

Princess Carina of Vineland has always wanted to see America, so she's thrilled when she gets to go to L.A. There's just one problem: Her eagle-eye caretaker won't let her out of her sight, and she wants to meet her cyber-boyfriend, a hot American rocker. His concert is the same night as a ball, though, so she'll never be able to go. Then she meets Julia, her American look-alike. Carina offers to pay Julia ten grand to trade places with her for one day, and Julia readily accepts. How hard can it be? But then Julia gets Carina's face in the tabloids, and Carina ends up stranded in Arizona while Julia jets back to Vineland. This is a twist on the classic, The Prince and the Pauper, with some surprising twists. It was funny, and I really enjoyed it.

The Princess and the Pauper was written by Kate Brian. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing released the book in May 2005. It is Two hundred and seventy-two pages long and would be recommended to anybody that enjoys reading teen romance and friendship. The Princess and the Pauper is about a two teenage girls that switch lives for a day. We first meet Princess Carina who is sick of belonging to the royal family. She accidentally bumps into Julia, who is pleased with her everyday life but in a confrontation with her landlord. She would do absolutely anything for money just like the way Carina would do anything to escape from her entourage of bodyguards. The sixteen-year old princess and Julia meet at a school assembly. They switch places with Julia on her way to the embassy ball and Carina on her way to a Toadmuffin rock concert. The switch was more of like a disaster about to happen because when they try to switch back it doesn't work as well as they thought it would. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book! It had so many twists and turns in it but still had the classic flavor of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper. It is definitely a modern day version of it. Kate Brian relates to her reader very well as she write this book. I am sure that many teenage girls could point out that Kate Brian's purpose for this book is the fact that the grass isn't always greener on the other side, that you should be thankful for the life you have and make the most of it and be happy about it! I recommend this book to anybody that would enjoy a little spin on a very known fairy tale.

'The Princess and the Pauper' is one of the best books I've ever read. I read it 4 times. 'The Princess and the Pauper' is a modern day twist on the story 'The Prince and the Pauper'. Carina is the 16 year old princess of a country called Vineland. On a tour in California, she meets her American look-alike, Julia. For $10,000, Julia agrees to switch places with Carina for one day in order for Carina to go to a rock concert and meet her online boyfriend Ribbit. Everything went perfectly, until Carina finds herself on a bus halfway to Arizona, and Julia finds herself being jetted off to Vineland. Once you read this book you'll understand why I read it 4 times. It's extremely well written and you won't be able to pull your eyes away from it until you finish. So go to your local library or bookstore and get the book... you won't regret it!

Carina, The Princess: Even a sixteen year old princess of Vineland would be excited to come to L.A. Who wouldn't, actually? I mean, where else in the world would you find those unique beaches and film stars on every corner and those awesome night lights and of course, Ribbit. Yes, Princess Carina's secret email 'boyfriend'. Coming to L.A. for a good will trip is just an excuse for The Princess to meet the guy of her dreams. But there's just one teeny bit of problem- the same night Ribbit is playing at a concert (he's a rockstar, you see), is the night of the Ambassadors' reception which she is scheduled to go to. Also, the fact that Markus, the guy her parents are trying to set he up with is going to be there. He's just the kind of guy parents would love and this makes Carina absolutely rebelious. But not to worry, her best friend, Ingrid, as always, has a plan up her sleeve. Julia, The Pauper: Living with a mom who is almost like your best friend can be cool sometimes. But definitely not cool when your house is in one of the poorest parts or L.A. and your mom works at a Sports Bar which is not running to well and your landlord wants to kick you out 'cause you can't pay the bills. Sixteen year old Julia, is a ordinary girl going to one of the poshest schools in L.A. (on a scholarship, of course). She tries to make life easy for her mom, but on the contrary, just makes it even worse by hiding the warning letters from the landlord. She would do anything- well, almost anything- to get the money. But does she go too far? Carina comes to Julia's school to give a speech when she spots The Pauper and realizes they look almost alike (except for the fact that carina is blone and Julia and brunette). Promising Julia ten thousand dollars, she makes a deal to switch places with her for one night only so that Carina may go to see her darling Ribbit play at the concert and meet him for the first time ever (also the fact that her parents would DIE if they heard she went to a rock concert...). So, one makeover later, Julia is ready to be the Princess and Carina the Commoner. But here comes the problem, Julia falls in love with Markus and they sneak out to a fast food resturant from the Ambassadors' reception. And a photographer takes pictures of Markus and Carina (well, Julia, actually). Hearing this, her parents, angry, order her to come back to Vineland immedietly. But where's the REAL Princess??? Carina hasn't come home yet...what happened to her after the concert? where did she go?? Plus, also the fact that Julia could is stuck being princess. She would probably worry her mother to death, if already she didn't have enough to worry about. And if that's not enough, Ingrid is in love with Markus too. A great book. I just couldn't keep it down before I finished reading the entire book. I completed the book in two hous (which is quite impressive sice the book has approx. 266 pages!! :>) <br /> <br />Standing ovation to Kate Brian... <br /> <br />

This book has great wonders. I love it and i could read it over and over again and not get bored. Being a Princess is not always fun. I wish i was a princess, but now this book explains that the life u have now is the best it can be.