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The book follows Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn, the Hawaiian princess, from 1889 to 1893 as she studies abroad in England and America to prepare for her role as heir to the throne. The story depicts her journey toward becoming a proper princess while political tensions rise in Hawaii as American businessmen work to overthrow the monarchy. The narrative is based on Kaiulani's actual diary entries and explores her determination to fulfill her royal duties despite the looming threat to her birthright.
Quick Summary
The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats follows a real Hawaiian princess who was just a kid when she had to fight to save her kingdom from American businessmen trying to steal it away. Readers get to see Princess Kaiulani ride horses across royal estates, study in England surrounded by palace intrigue, face heartbreaking betrayal from people she trusted, and stand up boldly for her people despite being surrounded by enemies who wanted her throne. If your kid loves historical stories about brave kids changing history like "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" or "Number the Stars," they'll be completely hooked by this real-life princess who refused to give up. This 6.4 AR level book with 38,777 words is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy historical fiction with heart and a heroine worth rooting for.