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(4) Base Camp
The language in Princess Academy is pretty easy to follow and appropriate for readers who are just getting the hang of longer chapter books. The language is clear and simple, and the dialogue is informal—after all, we're following a bunch of young girls as they make their way through school for the first time.
Despite the easy-breeziness of the language though, there are some more complicated themes that require closer reading. The girls learn topics at school like Commerce and Diplomacy—and are then expected to put their skills into use. Those are some pretty tough subjects to learn, and as the reader we're expected to follow along and learn as well.
Keep up, class.