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  • The Ordinary Princess

  • By: M. M. Kaye
  • Narrated by: Simone Tetrault
  • Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (177 ratings)

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The Ordinary Princess

By: M. M. Kaye
Narrated by: Simone Tetrault
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Publisher's summary

Along with Wit, Charm, Health, and Courage, Princess Amy of Phantasmorania receives a special fairy christening gift: Ordinariness. Unlike her six beautiful sisters, she has brown hair and freckles, and would rather have adventures than play the harp, embroider tapestries . . . or become a Queen. When her royal parents try to marry her off, Amy runs away and, because she's so ordinary, easily becomes the 14th assistant kitchen maid at a neighboring palace. And there…much to everyone's surprise…she meets a prince just as ordinary (and special) as she is!

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This is my all time Favorite Princess story ❤️

I had this book as a book on tape as a child and absolutely Love it! When I saw it on Audible I couldn't resist. I have two daughters that I wanted to introduce to Princess Amy. The Ordinary Princess is a wonderful story. It doesn't really follow the traditional fairy tale story line, but that is what I love best about it! The woman who narrated did a great job! I keep this book downloaded on my phone so I can listen to it anytime. My daughter's love it too!

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One of My Favs!

This story has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. I loved it sooo much that it was the 1st audible title I ever purchased (for a road trip for my daughter) . . .

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Fantasy classic

A beautiful written (and performed) novel, remembered fondly from my childhood. It remains a favorite.

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Beautiful

I love this story. It is a beautiful telling of what would happen if a princess was an ordinary girl. I liked listening to the story but the hard copy version has illustrations that really make the book.

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Old favorite

I read this story when I first started reading chapter books, it was a perfect fairy story. Thought of it recently and the voice actor sounds just like the narrator did in my head. And it’s still a perfectly wonderful happy story!

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A very sweet story

A heart warming short story. Enough to keep the kids quiet on a long road trip.

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Amazing narrator

We absolutely loved the narrator! She really made the story perfect! We loved it all!

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Sweet, but lacks substance

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I like books that adults and children can share. This was not one of them. There is not a lot of depth. It's a simple story. Good for little girls and for building self-esteem.

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Lovely story

I have listened to this story several times and enjoy sharing it with my grandchildren.

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a favorite

this was one of my favorites fairy tales to listen to as a little girl. we had a record recording with a beautifully illustrated jacket. it was lovely to just sit and listen to it again, rediscovering these lovably ordinary characters.

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