Princess Tiara and the Crown of Virtues

By Janet Elaine Fichter

Description:

How does a young princess prove herself worthy to wear a royal crown when she's more passionate about exploring nature?

Tiara, the youngest princess in the royal family of the Kingdom of Fruitful, is the only child yet to wear a crown. The crowns of her six older siblings sparkle with a special gem they earned by a test of character. Now, as the last royal heir, Tiara must demonstrate a virtue she’d rather not even think about.

Can Tiara become a princess with purpose? What will her virtue be and what jewel will she earn for her crown? Perhaps a mysterious, old woman wearing a cloak that often glows can guide her quest? But will she pay attention to these encounters?

Tiara and the Crown of Virtues is a must read for middle grade students, teachers, and parents. It will stimulate thought and discussion about what it means to be virtuous.

Book Takeaway:

Throughout this fairy tale adventure, hints are provided regarding the mysteries of a more spiritual kingdom. The importance of living a virtuous life is elevated because such virtues are necessary anchors when facing challenging circumstances and those with evil intentions.

Why the author wrote this book:

I've thoroughly enjoyed writing this fairy tale adventure because it celebrates my real nieces and nephews. Tiara, the main character, is my youngest niece. All of her siblings in the story are also my nieces and nephews. For each one, I chose to highlight their strength of character as well as their personalities. The physical descriptions of the princes and princesses generally describe my nieces and nephews. Each one demonstrates virtue in real life and I adore them all. It was delightful crafting a story that honored them.

A funny anecdote is that I had to add in the character, Kegan the stableman, when my niece Brittani got married recently.

On a different note, I also wrote this story to support teachers. The book is designed to support instruction in literacy, and there are supplemental materials available for teachers on my Gumroad site. Having taught for nearly 20 years, I loved creating these instructional guides and I know classroom teachers are always looking for quality stories to use in instruction.
Unlike the plethora of darker tales that flood the market for middle grade and teen readers, this story focuses on celebrating the call to live virtuously. There are spiritual undertones interspersed throughout the tale, including the very special character Princess Tiara meets at her crowning.

I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it.