The Princess and the Pauper

Reader reviewed by ReggieWrites

I thought This book is the classic Cinderella-meets-Pauper type of story. When I gave it a try, I was expecting just another cliché
plot; boys meets girls and everyone lives happily ever after. But boy I
was wrong! The moment I read about Julia and her troubles, it
immediately piqued my interest. How would someone as practical as Julia
agree to something so impetuous? Why would a pretentious princess like
Carina want to 'hook up' with someone she barely knew?

There
were all these questions I had at the beginning but Brian made it all
work out in the end. It constantly threw completely unexpected
scenarios at me. It made the plot more original and more comical. I
enjoyed reading it all the way to the end.

The Bottom Line: Read it. It'll be worth it. A- :-)

Reader reviewed by Jordan

This book is really good!!!  I wish i could do something like that.  I also want to have to money Carina has!!! Woah!!!  A princess and a normal school girl switching places is not on the daily basis routine.  This book has such detail and it sucks you right into the book. Your not a girl if you don't read this book

Reader reviewed by Mary

This wonderful book was written by Kate Brian. And this story is about two girls who look a like, but are two totally different people. One is named Princess Carina, and she is the princess of Vineland. When she meets a girl who's name is Julia, they switch places and have a bunch of adventures like the wrong girl getting shipped to the wrong place. If you read this book you will find more than adventures, but love. I really suggest you to read this lifetouching novel.

Reader reviewed by frootloopgirl

This book is truly one that you'll end up reading again and again, it really never gets old. In a nutshell, it is a classic trading places storyline with added pop culture twists and tons of modern spice. Julia is the sullen but strong pauper while Carina (beautiful name!) is the naiive, caged bird princess who wants the life she sees American teens have from the movies she longingly watches. The storyline may seem slightly cliche'd, but with the wonderful, thoughtful writing, you won't be displeased.

Reader reviewed by Ally (Alexandria)

When I picked this book up from the library I had no idea I was going to be reading it non-stop! I read this book for hours at a time. I Loved the whole plot. My favorite part was at the end when Markus showed up to Julia's door and said he would be going to the same school she was. I really didn't want the book to end! I really hope there could be a continuation of the book. This book is my favorite books of ALL TIME!!!!!!!

Reader reviewed by two sided freek

Ok, sure I've read the classic tale but this puts a whole new twist to it. I can read this book again and again and it never gets old. As the two main characters journey their switched life, we learn about them, their lives, and a little bit about ourselves. We learn to appreciate what we have for many other people have far worse restrictions. Ready to start your awesome journey?

Reader reviewed by Debi

A GREAT book!
Though the story line isnt really very original, the presentation is fabulous!
I would have to say this is one of the est and most fun books I have ever read.
It's about these two girls, a Princess and a Pauper who look alike and switch places. You can guess what comes next...
A must read!

Reader reviewed by Alexandra

Princess Carina of Vineland has always wanted to see America, so she's thrilled when she gets to go to L.A. There's just one problem: Her eagle-eye caretaker won't let her out of her sight, and she wants to meet her cyber-boyfriend, a hot American rocker. His concert is the same night as a ball, though, so she'll never be able to go. Then she meets Julia, her American look-alike. Carina offers to pay Julia ten grand to trade places with her for one day, and Julia readily accepts. How hard can it be? But then Julia gets Carina's face in the tabloids, and Carina ends up stranded in Arizona while Julia jets back to Vineland. This is a new take on the classic The Prince and the Pauper, with some surprising twists. It was funny, and I really enjoyed it.

Reader reviewed by Steph

I loved this book!!! It really inspired me to take chance's and taught me to be happy with what I have. The story was so wonderful I loved the whole plot. The band concert section of the book was such a dissapointment with what happened but, I sensed that it wasn't all it was put up to be. I would definitly recomend this book to anyone who love's romance, comedy, and well..... a good chick flick book!!!

Reader reviewed by Amanda

This book is very good. Reminiscent of The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot... Funny, charming, and very cool....


The Princess: Carina of Vineland, trapped, wild, wants to be free...
The Pauper: Julia Johnson of L.A., in trouble, nearly poor, goes to the wrong school...


Carina is what every girl wants to be. She's the princess of a small country called Vineland. However, she doesn't want to be the princess. Carina is trying to live on her own. She's very tired of being contained and pushed around by Froken "Killjoy" Killroy, her nanny at age 16. Carina and her best friend Ingrid are heading for America for a tour. She must go to her ailing grandmother's school to give a speech. Does she want to do it? No! Then, Carina also must go to a ball with Markus, the guy she's supposed to marry. But wait! The Toadmuffin concert she MUST go to is on the same night. How will she do it?


Julia Johnson is a high school girl living in L.A. with her sports bar waitress mother. Lately, she's been hiding eviction notices from her mother. They don't make enough money to pay the rent. It is getting out of hand!


Just when a problem strikes to young fiesty girls, even when they are totally different, they find a plan. Julia and Carina meet up at the high school. They bear a striking resemblance. The solution to all their problems is there. Carina and Ingrid offer to pay Julia $10,000 to learn to be Carina and go to the ball while Carina goes to the concert. Money! Julia needs it bad! She goes for it. But will it work?


The Princess and the Pauper is an excellent read for a rainy day. I read this novel in about 3 hours and it was funny. I enjoyed the part about FINGER LICKING CARINA! and Julia falling for Markus. Plus, it was great when Victoria hired Sharon for hat making. This book was great! I recommend it for girls around the age 13.