Sir Princess Petra. (The Pen Pieyu Adventures). Diane Mae Robinson. Illustrated by Samantha Kickingbird. Mustang, OK: Tate Publishing, 2011. 64 pp., pbk., $9.24. ISBN 978-1-61346-264-5. Grades 1-3 / Ages 6-8. Review by Natalie Schembri. **** /4

excerpt:

“I have thought hard and for many passing moons. Jewels, frocks of lace, and princess game have become boring. The thing I want the most…” Petra hesitated and bit her lip. “I want to be a royal knight.”

“A knight!” The king stood up and seemed to turn pale. The queen swiped a hand over her forehead and moaned…

Diane Mae Robison tells a charming tale of Petra, the young Princess of Pen Pieyu, whose birthday wish is to be dubbed a royal knight of her father’s kingdom. Although Petra takes her father, the king, by surprise with her curious royal birthday wish, Petra proves her bravery through a quest to hush the howling dragon.

     Sir Princess Petra is a delightfully imaginative storytime read and re-read. Petra’s character is both confident and charismatic. Her good nature conquers the friendship of Snarles, the dragon, and other characters in the Forest of Doom.

     Further, Robinson’s empowering story is accompanied by beautifully shaded pencil drawings that illustrate Petra’s royal quest. Both text and illustration combine to create a vivid story of courage and determination.

     I highly recommend Sir Princess Petra for school, public, and personal library collections. Diane Mae Robinson coins a tale that invites readers to accompany Petra on a fearless journey towards friendship and self-discovery.

Highly Recommended.

Natalie Schembri, a recent UWO graduate and lifelong learner, resides in London, ON.

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