The Last Princess : The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i

About this book

The day she was born bells rang joyously and cannon fired noisy salutes--at last there was an heir to the Hawaiian throne. But although this beautiful young princess worked tirelessly to prepare herself to rule and fought bravely to protect the rights of her beloved people she would never be queen. When it was first published The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii won many honors for its sensitive text and brilliantly colored illustrations. "The full page paintings are reflecting the beauty of the islands and the handsome racially mixed people who live there...A visual treat " said School Library Journal in a starred review. A 1991 American Library Association Notable Book it also won the Carter G. Woodson Award from the National Council Social Studies. In this reissued edition of an inspired collaboration author Fay Stanley writing her only childrens book and daughter Diane Stanley the celebrated author and illustrator tell the touching bittersweet story of Princess Kaiulani and open a window onto a nations history that is often forgotten.