Kaye is a young woman forced to leave her cherished home in india when her father takes a new post in china. Kaye was born in india in 1908 and spent most of her childhood and much of her early married life there. Sep 23, 2019 the ordinary princess by m m kaye is a childrens book which attracted me because of the title and the cover page that shows a princess sitting barefoot, her tiara about to fall off and still has a bit of baby fat on her face. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable. Nov 27, 2015 what if a princess was not goldenhaired and willowy, with eyes like sapphire and so on, but wasin every wayperfectly ordinary. M kaye says in her introduction that she wrote this story because she noticed the trend of blonde haired, blue eyed, slightly vapid princesses in fairy tales.
Kaye is perhaps best known to american audiences for her works the far pavilions made into hbos first ever. The ordinary princess will delight readers of all ages who love fantasy, fairy tales, or childrens books for any ageor those who simply love sweet stories with heart, humor, and unique and lively characters. The main characters of this fantasy, childrens story are. The ordinary princess book summary and study guide. She is known worldwide for her bestselling historical novels the far pavilions and shadow of the moon. Amy runs away and, because shes so ordinary, easily becomes the fourteenth assistant kitchen maid at a neighboring palace. Amys sisters, all named after different jewels, are what a. Kaye s the ordinary princess is without a doubt a charming book, made all the more so by her simple, realistic, and often whimsical illustrations.
The creation of an ordinary princess is a welcome to the world of literature in which beauty is predominant among descriptions of heroes and princesses, and it was one of the first of many. Kayes the ordinary princess is without a doubt a charming book, made all the more so by her simple, realistic, and often whimsical illustrations. What if a princess was not goldenhaired and willowy, with eyes like sapphire and so on, but wasin every wayperfectly ordinary. Kaye recounted her delightful exploits as a vivacious young woman in raj society. Along with wit, charm, health, and courage, princess amy of phantasmorania receives a. Originally published in 1980, the ordinary princess is a charming, delightful little middle grade book. Princess amy is the youngest of seven princesses, and her parents are sure she will be the most beautiful until the court advisors insist that all of the local fairies should be invited to the christening, and then no one. Published on february 19, 2019 february 18, 2019 by amanda. One day, the queen announced that she was going to have a seventh daughter. Kaye s story, the ordinary princess, is a refreshing new take on classical fairytale stories that enamors readers with its relatable characters all the while enchanting them with a somewhat fantastic plot and imagery. Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of phantasmorania, there lived a king and a queen who had six beautiful, blue eyed and golden haired daughters named after assorted gems. Kaye, 97801461161, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Kayes story, the ordinary princess, is a refreshing new take on classical fairytale stories that enamors readers with its relatable characters all the while enchanting them with a somewhat fantastic plot and imagery. Kaye s nod to the, er, more genetically challenged populace. Kaye is perhaps best known to american audiences for her works the far pavilions made into hbos first ever miniseries back. Cecil kaye was an intelligence officer in the indian army.
Fantasy, fairy tale, middle gradeyoung adult publisher. Kaye mary margaret was born in india and spent her early childhood and much of her earlymarried life there. Her grandfather, father, brother and husband all served the raj. Kayes story, the ordinary princess, is a refreshing new take on classical fairytale stories that enamors readers with its relatable characters all the while. It is difficult for people to see ordinary princess amys wonderful traits whenever she is compared to her six beautiful married sisters.
Kayes grandfather, brother and husband all served the british raj. Kaye is perhaps best known to american audiences for her works the far. M download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kaye 19082004 was born and grew up in simla, india. Intersections of gender and enclosure in the middle ages university of wales press religion and culture in the middle ages from university of wales press. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries. The ordinary princess is one of the sweetest books i have ever had the immense pleasure of reading. Buy the ordinary princess by m m kaye online at alibris. The ordinary princess is a childrens novel written and illustrated by m.
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. The ordinary princess by m m kaye is a childrens book which attracted me because of the title and the cover page that shows a princess sitting barefoot, her tiara about to fall off and still has a bit of baby fat on her face. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 112 pages and is available in paperback format. Kaye remarks on how, when soaking in all those classic fairy tales, it struck her that most of the featured princesses were blond, blueeyed, and beautiful, with lovely figures and complexions and extravagantly long hair. She was born on august 21st, 1908 in india to margaret sarah bryson and her husband, sir. When the far pavilions was first published 19 years ago, it moved the critic edmund fuller to write this. Though at first disoriented by the unfamiliar customs and confusing. Livia, jenelle, and jessica all three recommended this to me before the cinderella week. Jun 02, 2011 a questionable definition of ordinary. Kaye was born in simla, british india, the elder daughter and one of three children born to sir cecil kaye and his wife margaret sarah bryson. Kaye once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of phantasmorania, there lived a king and a queen who had six beautiful, blue eyed and golden haired daughters named after assorted gems.
Kaye s grandfather, brother and husband all served the british raj. She wondered how a prince would react to a very ordinary girl, and so she set out to write it. It concerns princess amethyst alexandra augusta araminta adelaide aurelia anne of phantasmoraniaamy for shortwho has been given the gift of ordinariness. Princess amethyst alexandra araminta adelaide aurelia anne also known as princess amy doesnt mind being ordinary she gets to play in the. Kaye livia, jenelle, and jessica all three recommended this to me before the cinderella week so, of course, i promptly had to place a hold for it on interlibrary loan.
She was born on august 21st, 1908 in india to margaret sarah bryson and her husband, sir cecil kaye. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Princess amethyst, or simply amy, is the seventh daughter of king hulderbrand and queen rodehesia in the kingdom of phantasmorania. Mar 18, 2002 the ordinary princess is a lovely little story that plays on fairytale conventions before that idea became fashionable. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ordinary princess. Along with wit, charm, health, and courage, princess amy of phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift. The first edition of the novel was published in 1980, and was written by m. I have two daughters that i wanted to introduce to princess amy.
Along with wit, charm, health, and courage, princess amy o. Mary margaret mollie kaye 21 august 1908 29 january 2004 was a british writer. Kaye after rereading her favorite fairy tales from childhood. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the h. When her father considers threatening the kingdom with a dragon to attract suitors, amy disguises herself and works a. Kaye 1993, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Princess amy is the youngest of seven princesses, and her parents are sure she will be the most beautiful until the court advisors insist that all of the local fairies should be invited to the christening, and then no one bothers to provide adequate transportation for the eldest fairy, crustacea, and she gives amy the gift of being ordinary. Her most famous book is the far pavilions 1978 life. A childrens short chapter book, i read it in one afternoon last week and, honestly, i havent laughed. Kayes masterwork is a vast, rich, and vibrant tapestry of love and war that ranks with the greatest panoramic sagas of modern fiction. It concerns princess amethyst alexandra augusta araminta adelaide aurelia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I had this book as a book on tape as a child and absolutely love it. Because she wanted to really celebrate the birth of. From its beginning in the foothills of the towering himalayas, m.
Kaye won worldwide fame for the far pavilions, which became a bestseller on publication in 1978. Were miss kaye to produce no other book, the far pavilions might stand as a lasting accomplishment in a single work comparable to margaret mitchells achievement in gond with the wind. M m kaye at her christening a princess is given the gift of ordinariness by a fairy, and the consequences of that eventually take her to a nearby palace where, having run away to become a fourteenth. M m kaye once upon a time, there was the most beautiful, extraordinary princess. At least, until the day of her christening, when a grumpy fairy placed a spell to make her ordinary. The ordinary princess is a lovely little story that plays on fairytale conventions before that idea became fashionable. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have. Free download or read online the ordinary princess pdf epub book. It concerns princess amethyst alexandra augusta araminta adelaide aurelia anne of phantasmoraniaamy for shortwho has been given the gift of ordinariness like the fairy tale of sleeping beauty, the story begins with the birth of a princess and the arrival of fairiesinvited against the kings better. Kaye 2002, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Kaye, known for her sweeping historical novels and exotic.