The Royal Switch - Hardcover

York, Sarah Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess Of

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385321775 ISBN 13: 9780385321778

Publisher: Delacorte Pr, 1996

Synopsis

The author of the Budgie the Helicopter series introduces eleven-year-old English Princess Amanda and her American look-alike, Emily Chornak, who, after meeting in London, decide to switch places.

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From the Publisher:

"Amanda!" He burst out laughing. "An American accent! How did you managethat? Listen, everybody! Listen to what Amanda's learned how to do!" Hebeckoned with his arm, and several boys and girls came over.

"Go on--say something," Cousin George said encouragingly. "I think it'ssmashing, wait'll you hear."

Emily looked at the expectant, smiling faces. "What do you want me to say?"

This was greeted with laughter and applause.

"More!" Cousin George cried, clapping his hands.

"You guys are nice, you all look terrific, this is an awesome party. How'sthat? I've been practicing." She wondered how long she could keep this up.
c Copyright © 1996 by Fireside Communications Limited

From the Inside Flap:

Princess Amanda. This engaging, redheaded 11-year-old princess can't wait to spend some time with her very busy parents. But when plans change and she must go to a party for her cousin instead, she decides to find her own fun. She never imagines she'll end up pretending to be an American!Meet American tourist Emily Chornak, an energetic, redheaded 11-year-old who is accompanying her parents on a business trip to England. Emily hopes to sightsee with her parents, but business has to come first so she is sent on a "kiddie" tour of the city. When the tour group visits a palace, Emily finds herself mistaken for a party guest. The Duchess of York takes readers into the fascinating world of a princess's life and introduces two marvelously different but equally appealing characters. Together Amanda and Emily form a friendship that shows how wonderful it is to be exactly who you are.

About this edition

• Publisher: Delacorte Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0385321775
• ISBN 13: 9780385321778
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 163
• Illustrator: Rogers Jacqueline