The Princess Diaries, Volume IX: Princess Mia
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| Author | Meg Cabot |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Princess Diaries |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Pages | 274 |
| Preceded by | The Princess Diaries, Volume VIII: Princess on the Brink |
| Followed by | The Princess Diaries, Volume X: Forever Princess |
The Princess Diaries, Volume IX: Princess Mia, released in the United Kingdom as The Princess Diaries: To The Nines, is a young adult book in the critically acclaimed Princess Diaries series. Written by Meg Cabot, it was released in the USA on December 26, 2007 by Harper Collins Publishers and is the ninth novel in the series.
Plot Summary
Mia Thermopolis failed in Chemistry and Pre-Calculus, Michael has moved to Japan thinking she hates him, Lilly isn't speaking to her, someone has set up a hate site about her at www.ihatemiathermopolis.com, and Grandmere expects her to give a speech to the Domina Rei, the world's most exclusive women's society. Even when she goes to the theatre with J.P. as friends, it ends up all over the gossip magazines. When Michael finally calls, he decides it is best that they stay "just friends". Unable to cope, Mia retreats to her room, begins binge-eating, and refuses to go to school for four days.
Eventually, Mia's family steps in. Her father takes her to see a cowboy psychologist, Dr. Knutz, who convinces Mia to return to school and try to move on with her life.Mia at first does not agree with Dr. Knutz however begins to see that he but not be what he seems.
Meanwhile, as Mia is preparing for her speech to the Domina Rei, she discovers an old ancestress; Princess Amelie, who ruled Genovia for twelve days while she was only sixteen, before dying of the bubonic plague.
Dr. Knutz helps Mia decide to reveal Princess Amelie's story to the Domina Rei in her speech; this brave act earns her an invitation to join, and an e-mail from Michael, on her way home she finds J.P. waiting for her and she kisses him and Mia finally replies to Michael's e-mail with a little happiness.
References
- Meg Cabot: Mail Bag, 15 November 2006. URL accessed 25 April 2007.