S. from grade 6 reviews:
Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Pub. Date: 5/5/08
Genre: Fantasy

Princess Ben is about a teenager whose parents are murdered while away. Ben (Benevolence)’s father was the brother of a king who was also murdered at this incident. Ben is sent to her uncle’s castle, now ruled by his wife, Queen Sophia. Since Queen Sophia has no children of her own, Ben must train to become an amazing princess, and she is planning to make it has hard as possible for her aunt, and everybody else. One day, after Ben has been beaten by the queen, she stumbles upon an enchanted room, where she trains with magic. Soon, Queen Sophia wants Ben married and it’s all Ben can do to keep her secret a secret. Then it is time for the ball, and Ben starts having an amazing adventure…
 
Purchase Recommendation: Definitely purchase
Age Recommendation: Middle School students