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The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'Iulani of Hawaii
The Last Princess The Story of Princess Ka'Iulani of Hawaii
Author: Fay Stanley
The day she was born, bells rang joyously and cannon fired noisy salutes--at last there was an heir to the Hawai'ian throne. But although this beautiful young princess worked tirelessly to prepare herself to rule, and fought bravely to protect the rights of her beloved people, she would never be queen. — When it was first published, The La...  more » won many honors for its sensitive text and brilliantly colored illustrations. A 1991 American Library Association Notable Book, it also won the Carter G. Woodson Award from the National Council Social Studies.

In this reissued edition of an inspired collaboration, author Fay Stanley, writing her only children's book, and daughter Diane Stanley, the celebrated author and illustrator, tell the touching, bittersweet story of Princess Ka'iulani and open a window onto a nation's history that is often forgotten.
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ISBN-13: 9780669365900
ISBN-10: 0669365904
Publication Date: 1/1995
Pages: 40
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: D C Heath Co
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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