Sir Princess Petra’s TALENT: Book Two The Pen Pieyu Adventures
Written by Diane Mae Robinson
This is the second book in The Pen Pieyu adventure series. The author provides a synopsis of Book One to get all readers up to speed though the book can stand on its own. Sir Princess Petra is no ordinary princess; she is spirited, stubborn, sensitive, and devoted to her friends and subjects. In the last book, the reader met a nine year old girl who was determined to become the first knight in her magical kingdom. Petra achieved knighthood by slaying the howling dragon named Snarls in a series of adventures; he later becomes her friend and master connoisseur in the palace kitchen.
At the beginning of Book Two, the king and queen summon Petra informing her that she must go away to the Land of Lost Donkeys to attend training in a Talent School in order to become a “proper princess.” This does not sit well with Petra, but she is an obedient daughter and loyal subject and so she acquiesces to her parents’ request. On her journey she meets Prince Duce Crablips who is secretly betrothed to her, but who would really like to go to school to learn how to crochet. The selection of talents available to Petra at the school are all unappealing, sewing, etiquette and knitting are not her cup of tea. Together with Snarls and Prince Duce, they eventually find a satisfactory course and complete certificates before being forced to make a quick exit. The three compatriots become embroiled in an adventure with the ganutes on their way home to the kingdom. Petra assists all her friends in employing their new found talents; Pen Pieyu attains subjects with new talents in the process. Petra enthralls her parents and her subjects with her new abilities, which I suspect might be the start of a new adventure.
This series is the perfect chapter book for new or reluctant readers. Because I write picture books, I have a definite preference for illustration in children’s books; the black and white pencil drawings in this book are a definite enhancement to the plot. The short length of the chapters are perfect for serial read alouds in the classroom or multiple bedtime stories. Petra is a strong role model for encouraging a young girl’s potential. Her strength of character along with the other rich and humorous characters extend the book’s appeal to boys as well. There is humor, adventure, magic, fantasy and just enough silliness to appeal to children and parents of children from early elementary through middle grades. I anticipate a lot more exciting adventures and lessons in store for Petra’s fans as she matures. Another good chapter book by award-winning author, Diane Mae Robinson.
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12 responses to “A PRINCESS FOR ALL”
Christy
June 4th, 2014 at 13:11
Black and white pencil drawings used to be standard for illustrations in chapter books. it seems. I so much prefer them to computer vector art.
It sounds like a really good book.
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bamauthor
June 4th, 2014 at 17:10
Agreed…The computer is a wonderful tool, but I still prefer hand drawn illustrations.
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Diane Mae Robinson
June 5th, 2014 at 01:47
Hi Barbara Ann.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I really do appreciate it. I totally agree that hand-drawn (as opposed to computer generated) pencil drawings add so much to a book, and the illustrator, Samantha Kickingbird, is a real gem.
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spirithill99
June 5th, 2014 at 01:50
Hi Barbara Ann.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I really appreciate it. I totally agree that hand-drawn (as opposed to computer generated) pencil drawings add so much to a book, and the illustrator, Samantha Kickingbird, is a real gem.
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Stacie Theis
June 6th, 2014 at 20:37
I had the privilege of reviewing Sir Princess Petra’s Talent. Such a fun and humorous story. You just can’t help but fall in love with Petra. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the book.
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bamauthor
June 6th, 2014 at 22:45
She is so in control,yet without being bossy or abrasive.
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Katie
June 6th, 2014 at 21:22
Sounds like a great series! Thanks for sharing your review with the Kid Lit Blog Hop!
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bamauthor
June 6th, 2014 at 22:45
My pleasure….I always welcome the opportunity to share a good book.
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Pragmatic Mom
June 7th, 2014 at 16:54
Petra sounds like my kind of princess! Thanks for sharing her at the Kid Lit BLog Hop Barbara!
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bamauthor
June 8th, 2014 at 13:10
I am sure that the two of you would be good friends!
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stanleyandkatrina
June 9th, 2014 at 12:03
This is one of those books that has been sitting on our To Be Read list… we just need more time to get to that list! 🙂 Great review. Hopping around the Kid Lit Blog Hop.
~Cool Mom for
The Stanley & Katrina Gang
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bamauthor
June 9th, 2014 at 12:48
Do move it up on the list. It is a quick read and such a great book!
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