There are some intense scenes, some assassination attempts, and threats of violence. This is a terrific coming-of-age story for boys or girls that will entertain them without insulting their intelligence and make learning look (nearly) more seductive than romance. Hale teaches readers to think through all possible points of view, to view everyone compassionately, and to reconcile problems more elegantly - to push beyond seeing issues as simply black and white. But in the wrong hands, knowledge can be dangerous, especially if it's used by the overzealous to misrepresent the truth in the name of a good cause. Education is not only a one-way ticket out of sheltered life on the mountain for Miri, it's a chance to study and learn about the world, help other people, light up her brain, and ultimately make things better for her community. Miri is a complicated, headstrong heroine, and, in every new experience she faces, Hale excels at giving readers unexpected depth. Shannon Hale's PALACE OF STONE is a masterfully complex tale that subverts everything you expect from a princess adventure.
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