In this royal adventure, Princess Juniper learns what it means to rule a kingdom–at least for the summer. For her thirteenth nameday all Princess Juniper wants is a country of her own. So when rumblings of unrest start in his kingdom, Juniper's father decides to grant his daughter's wish and sends her to a small, idyllic corner of the Hourglass Mountains until trouble blows over. Once there, Juniper discovers that ruling a small country–even just for the summer–is a bit harder than she'd expected, especially when cousin Cyril challenges her rule. Still, the most difficult part is to come. Juniper and her friends discover that her father's kingdom is at war. The only way to stay safe is to remain in the Hourglass Mountains much longer than planned. Juniper may have her own country after all . . . but what will that mean for the kingdom of Torr? This book is perfect for fans of  Frozen  and  Brave , who like their princess strong and smart as well as sparkly.  Praise for  Princess Juniper of the Hourglass : "I absolutely loved  Princess Juniper of the Hourglass !  It's fantastically delightful, delicious, and satisfying.  You'll want to follow Juniper to her kingdom -- or even better, start your own!"--Sarah Beth Durst, author of  Enchanted Ivy  and  Ice    “I adored Princess Juniper! Readers will cheer as she leads and defends her hidden kingdom in this deliciously charming fantasy.”--Julie Berry, author of  Secondhand Charm  and  The Amaranth Enchantment “Princess Juniper proves that you can love your silk dresses and still be a hero. This is a smart, feisty kid with a thirst for experiences, and I loved watching her learn to lead. A fun and insightful coming-of-age tale.”—Ellen Booraem, author of  Small Persons with Wings   "A gently adventurous and luxuriously detailed romp."-- Kirkus Reviews "With elements from William Golding’s  The Lord of the Flies  and Paul Fleischman’s  Weslandia , this story can be enjoyed by those who love princess stories and adventure tales....A rollicking tale that will please a wide range of readers."-- School Library Journal "This...dramatic and humorous novel...involves some entertaining twists and paves the way for more lighthearted intrigue ahead."-- Publishers Weekly  "Paquette takes young readers gently by the hand into the adult world of responsibility, danger, and the unknown. The fully developed cast of characters is engaging, and readers will cheer the conclusion and happily await Juniper’s further adventures."-- Booklist     Ammi-Joan Paquette Awards and Reviews: Ghost in the House   A Huffington Post “Best Halloween Books of 2013,” School Library Journal “Great Books for Halloween” pick; and Canadian Children’s Book Centre “Best Books for Kids & Teens” 2014 pick   Petey & Pru and the Hullabaloo   Starred review, Kirkus   The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies   A "Best Books for Children 2009" choice by the Association of Booksellers for Children Featured in Scholastic: Parent & Child magazine’s “Fun Finds”   Gr 3–6—Princess Juniper is always hurrying from comportment lessons to riding to training and class and never quite on time, according to her hourglass. Such is the life of the Princess of Torr. Juniper, however, wants a break this summer and makes it her task to convince her loving but extremely busy father to let her start her own practice kingdom with other children as her subjects. She recruits a guard's son, Erick, as her chief advisor; a baker's daughter, Alta, as her guard; and other children ready for a summer of adventure. Then suddenly the king wakes her in the middle of the night and sends the 13-year-old off with her small band of willing cohorts—all under the cover of darkness, with strange sounds of battle in the distance. Much to everyone's displeasure, the king's advisor sends along his sniveling son, Cyril, along with Cyril's two compatriots. The group heads to a secret valley, rich in land, sun, and water that they soon name the Queen's Basin. With hard work and direction from Juniper, they work without break to create a community complete with kitchen and bedroom caves. But all is not right with their homeland of Torr. An invasion has laid waste to the land, the king is captured, and worse, Juniper's lost control of her kingdom to Cyril and has been imprisoned. But Juniper is her father's child and she is driven, intelligent, and able to use her few loyal subjects. In the end, she realizes that she friends instead of subjects, and the motley crew might be able to save Torr. With elements from William Golding's The Lord of the Flies and Paul Fleischman's Westlandia (Candlewick, 1999), this story can be enjoyed by those who love princess stories and adventure tales. The characters are not necessarily realistic, but the plot carries the story along and leaves hints for a sequel. VERDICT A rollicking tale that will please a wide range of readers.—Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MA Praise for Pri