Pennyroyal Academy: Volume 1

M. A. Larson

Oct 2014 · Pennyroyal Academy Book 1 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Set in Grimm’s fairytale world, M.A. Larson’s Pennyroyal Academy masterfully combines adventure, humor, and magical mischief—perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil.

Pennyroyal Academy: Seeking bold, courageous youths to become tomorrow's princesses and knights… Come one, come all!

A girl from the forest arrives in a bustling kingdom with no name and no idea why she is there, only to find herself at the center of a world at war. She enlists at Pennyroyal Academy, where princesses and knights are trained to battle the two great menaces of the day: witches and dragons. There, given the name “Evie,” she must endure a harsh training regimen under the steel glare of her Fairy Drillsergeant, while also navigating an entirely new world of friends and enemies. As Evie learns what it truly means to be a princess, she realizes surprising things about herself and her family, about human compassion and inhuman cruelty. And with the witch forces moving nearer, she discovers that the war between princesses and witches is much more personal than she could ever have imagined.

Ratings and reviews

I was really impressed by this book. It is a fascinating twist on traditional fairytales and totally redefines the princess character. Although I will be buying copies for my nieces, this is a fun and intriguing book for adults, too. I look forward to reading more by this author.

It was easy to jump right into this world and become immersed. A quick read with fun but meaningful adventure. I really enjoyed this and am looking forward to finishing the series. Thanks, M.A. Larson!

I want more. I still don't understand what's with Larson and princesses though. (Twilight Sparkle anyone?)

About the author

M.A. Larson is a film and television writer who lives with his wife, daughters, and two dogs in a canyon in California.  Larson has written for Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney UK, Discovery Kids Channel, The Hub, and Nickelodeon. As a writer on the cult sensation My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, he has been a guest at “brony” fan conventions from Paris, France to Dallas, Texas. This is his first novel. Larson can be found on twitter at @M_A_Larson, where he frequently tweets about classic films and magical candy-colored ponies.