Now, inquisitive children and adults will delight in this children’s book series featuring a spirited and spunky young princess with a big heart—and an equally big brain. This inventive, rollicking new fantasy series introduces a female role model who is just as good at math, science, and technology as she is about being a princess. In Book 1: Princess Lizzie and the Missing Magic Ball, the brave little princess goes to great lengths to track down a missing ball. To do so, she enlists the help of an eclectic and delightful group of animal friends. Their adventurous journey leads them to an exciting and unpredictable ending! Princess Lizzie proves that anyone can triumph over a tough problem by using their wits and believing in their own special talents. “Dr. Van illuminates grown-up concepts for young readers with vibrant illustrations and a tech-savvy princess heroine. The Princess Lizzie series...fill a void in literature for young girls with a princess heroine who solves mysteries and fixes problems using math, science, and technology. Dr. Van should be applauded for her creativity and attempt to enlighten young minds.” --Foreword Clarion Review Dr. Van, who is also known as Victoria Van Zhong, is the mother to an independent and imaginative daughter. The author is originally from Vietnam but was raised in the Midwest Region of the United States. As a child, her family moved from Chicago into the small town of Beloit, Wisconsin, where she and her siblings took advantage of the rural outdoors. The Adventures of Princess Lizzie was inspired by her daughter, but also draws from her mother's creativity and strength. Dr. Van has a doctorate in education and is a former scientist and educator. She, her husband, and daughter live in the Seattle area.