The Forgotten Sisters
by Shannon Hale · · 2015
When Miri is called away from her home to teach three neglected royal sisters living in a remote swamp region, she must adapt her teaching methods to reach girls who have known little care or discipline. As political tensions mount across the kingdom, Miri works to protect her wild pupils while seeking a way back to those she loves on Mount Eskel. Through patience and creative problem-solving, she helps the sisters discover their worth and place in the broader world. Romance in The Forgotten Sisters is strictly limited to hand-holding, hugs, and a few brief kisses.
- Age range
- Ages 3–14
- Category
- General
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Parent notes
This third installment in the Princess Academy series continues Miri's journey, focusing heavily on patience, teaching, and extending dignity to marginalized children. The story highlights how education can empower individuals without stripping away their unique character. Parents may want to discuss the nature of Miri's quarry-speech power and how her persistence transforms difficult relationships.
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Discussion questions
- 1How does Miri demonstrate genuine loyalty to both her family back home on Mount Eskel and her new pupils in the swamp of Ashen?
- 2Why do you think Shannon Hale chose to place the three sisters in an isolated, harsh environment rather than a comfortable palace setting?
- 3In what ways does Miri's patient care for the wild, neglected sisters reflect the biblical calling in Proverbs to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves?
- 4When Astrid, Lusa, and Felissa initially lash out and resist Miri's instruction, what underlying fears or past hurts might explain their defensive behavior?
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