Books Like The Princess Diaries
Families who loved The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is navigating the awkward transition from childhood to the high-stakes social world of early adolescence. It speaks directly to the 'imposter syndrome' many young teens feel as they try to balance who they are with who the world expects them to be. Through the diary of Mia Thermopolis, a relatable and self-deprecating teen who discovers she is a princess, the story explores the pressures of academic life, the complexities of first crushes, and the often friction-filled relationship between a child and a demanding grandparent. Written in an engaging epistolary format, this volume combines two stories that normalize the 'brain-scrambling' anxiety of growing up. While the premise is a royal fantasy, the emotional core is grounded in realistic school stories and family dynamics. It is an excellent choice for helping 11 to 15 year olds laugh at the embarrassments of puberty while realizing that everyone, even a princess, feels like an outsider sometimes.
