Young adult · Comic novels
The Princess Diaries
Mia Thermopolis, a clumsy New York teenager, learns from her father that he is the prince of Genovia. She must keep it secret while coping with school, crushes and a strict grandmother.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2000
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 308
- Format
- Book 1 of 12 in The Princess Diaries
Read this if you want a light, funny teen diary with a lot of awkward charm.
Skip this if you want a serious story or have outgrown teenage voice narrators.
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Quick answers about The Princess Diaries
- What is The Princess Diaries about?
- Mia Thermopolis, a clumsy New York teenager, learns from her father that he is the prince of Genovia. She must keep it secret while coping with school, crushes and a strict grandmother.
- Who should read The Princess Diaries?
- Read it if you want a light, funny teen diary with a lot of awkward charm. Skip it if you want a serious story or have outgrown teenage voice narrators.
- How long and how fast is The Princess Diaries?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 308 pages, first published in 2000.
- Does The Princess Diaries have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Princess Diaries for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Princess Diaries; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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