Princess Protection Program

Alex London is the acclaimed author of more than thirty books for children and teens, including the picture book Still Life, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. His middle grade novels include The Princess Protection Program, Search & Rescue, Dog Tags, and two titles in the 39 Clues series. For young adults, he’s the author of the cyberpunk duology Proxy and the epic fantasy series Black Wings Beating, which were both named to numerous best-of-the-year lists. He has been a journalist and human rights researcher reporting from conflict zones and refugee camps, a young adult librarian with the New York Public Library, and a snorkel salesman. He lives with his husband, daughter, and hound dog in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“A clever and laugh-out-loud tale of friendship, magic, and princesses—and a prince—who learn to rewrite their own stories. Absolutely charming.” — Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times–bestselling author of the Whatever After and Best Wishes series“A slick, sly, and clever love letter to fairytales. London's characters are achingly real and full of hope and yearning in their pursuit of an ending on their own terms. The Princess Protection Program is a celebration of changing the narrative to fit the person you are and not the person people want you to be. It's the fairytale we need.” — Roshani Chokshi, New York Times–bestselling author of Aru Shah and the End of Time“The Princess Protection Program is a delightful tongue in cheek twist on fairy tales and the magic school genre. Mixing the modern with the magical, author Alex London skewers popular fairy-tale tropes with a sharp wit and a loving, lighthearted touch, telling an empowering story where princesses learn to be their own fairy godmothers. An action-packed fantasy romp that young readers won’t want to put down.” — Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil"A unique and exciting take on fairy tales, The Princess Protection Program is a fast-paced, fun, and whimsical read about defining your own destiny." — Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times–bestselling author of the Witchlings series“A lighthearted modern take on the adventures of fairy-tale princesses.” — Kirkus Reviews“For Rosamund, a kiss from a prince wasn't all it was cracked up to be, and she flees . . . to the modern world. Here, she discovers she isn't the only fairy tale leading character who wanted out. . . . Rosamund and her new friends . . . take control of their own stories once they uncover the truth about the princess protection program. . . . A fresh twist on several classic Western fairy tales.” — Booklist“ London’s lively take emphasizes not just individual agency but the effects our choices have on the people around us. . . . A quick, enjoyable read with a gentle intro to some of the ways a princess (or prince) might not fit into their prescribed, often normative Happily Ever After.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Fairy tale–based messages of empowerment come through loud and clear in this fun yet thought-provoking adventure. . . . The narrative’s emphasis on the power of embracing change and standing together against adversity provides a solid foundation for an engaging, lighthearted adventure.” — Publishers Weekly“The Princess Protection Program is a delightful tongue in cheek twist on fairy tales and the magic school genre. Mixing the modern with the magical, author Alex London skewers popular fairy-tale tropes with a sharp wit and a loving, lighthearted touch, telling an empowering story where princesses learn to be their own fairy godmothers. With strong female characters and a story that goes into the hilarious nitty-gritty minutiae of being a fairy-tale princess, the book never feels moralistic, but still packs a sincere emotional punch. A page-turner from chapter one and moving at a breakneck pace, London’s new novel is an action-packed fantasy romp that young readers won’t want to put down.” — Soman Chainani, author of The School for Good and Evil