The Last Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i
Author
Fay Stanley
Illustrator
Diane Stanley
Published
1/9/2001
Age Groups
Late Elementary (7-10
Author
Fay Stanley
Illustrator
Diane Stanley
Published
1/9/2001
Age Groups
Late Elementary (7-10
Author
Fay Stanley
Illustrator
Diane Stanley
Published
1/9/2001
Age Groups
Late Elementary (7-10
Summary of Book
The day she was born, bells rang joyously and cannon fired noisy salutes--at last there was an heir to the Hawai'ian 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 Ka'iulani of Hawai'i 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.
Author Biography
Fay Stanley, Diane Stanley's mother, was the author of suspense novels and short stories for adults. The Last Princess: the Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i, was her only children's book.
Illustrator Biography
Diane Stanley is the author and illustrator of beloved books for young readers, including The Silver Bowl, which received three starred reviews, was named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews and Book Links Lasting Connections, and was an ALA Booklist Editors' Choice. Well known as the author and illustrator of award-winning picture-book biographies, she is the recipient of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children and the Washington Post-Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award for her body of work.