(2) K-3 Illustrated by Diane Stanley. A welcome reissue tells the little-known story of the Crown Princess of Hawaii, who tried to save her country from annexation by the United States. The story sheds new light on long-forgotten history; the vibrant gouache illustrations establish the lush Hawaiian background and provide historic detail. Bib.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 1991

(4) 4-6 Royal Diaries series. Sent to study in England, Princess Kaiulani longs for the day she can return to Hawaii. While she's abroad, a group of American rebels wishing to annex Hawaii overthrows its queen, making Kaiulani an exile. Aside from a few awkwardly rendered scenes with Kaiulani and Robert Louis Stevenson, the narrative flows smoothly and the main character is well developed. Archival photos, a family tree, and historical notes round out the book. Glos.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(3) YA Using journal entries, letters, and black-and-white photographs, this book tells the story of the life and times of Princess Ka'iulani, heir to the Hawaiian throne and niece of Queen Lili'uokalani. The text is engaging and informative, providing insights into eighteenth-century politics and society, as well as the U.S. struggle to annex Hawaii. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee