The Barnes & Noble Review
Princess Mia takes a socially conscious -- and royally hilarious -- spring break in this short paperback special edition in the Princess Diaries series!

Always looking to help the less fortunate, Genovia's princess is on her way to West Virginia to build homes with Housing for the Hopeful. Despite the problems she bravely faces -- sleeping in a tent on the ground, Port-O-Lets, insects, and corn at every meal -- Mia is focused on something much better: Michael's coming, and there will be much Grandmère-less time for making out. Thankfully, Mia gets plenty of kissing in with her hunky beau, and after a local family's new home brings the princess an extra dose of appreciation for hard work, she heads back to New York, where the conveniences of life remind her that there's "no place like home."

Short in length and sweet on every level, this quick read is another jewel in Meg Cabot's crown. Fans will get a kick out of reading about Mia's trials and tribulations with outdoor West Virginia life, and they'll see stars when she mentions secret smooching sessions with Michael. Another lighthearted Princess Mia gem that shouldn't be missed.Shana Taylor