Book reviews

Raising the Griffin
Melissa Wyatt Book Review

Read a book review online (click here to search reviews)
Books Movies  
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Mystery/Thriller Literature Romance Biography History
Melissa Wyatt Books
New book search
Melissa Wyatt Message Board
Get more information about this book
Plot Summary of Raising the Griffin
"Alex Varenhoff thinks of himself as an ordinary British teenager. The fact that his family were once rulers of the European country of Rovenia doesn't matter. The royal family was put into exile way before Alex was born. But, one day, Alex comes home from boarding school to find out that the citizens have decided to reinstate the monarchy. Now, Alex, and his parents are moving to a country he's never seen. Worse, he has to be a prince! Prince Alexei. He has teenage girls fighting to be next to him (which isn't as exciting as one might think) he can't have any privacy, and he isn't even allowed to dress himself. His father has to worry about handling his duties as king, and can't be bothered with Alex's troubles. Alex has a tutor who is very strict about protocal and learning Rovenian history. The only friend Alex has is Sophie, the daughter of his new PR agent.

Alex slowly begins to take an interest in his new country and in the people. But, when he meets the crazy Princess Izzy, he is warned that his actions could put the entire monarchy in danger. Some people don't want the monarchy back, and they're looking for any excuse to make it fail. A prince who is a disgrace could very well do it.

At first glance, this book may seem like a male version of The Princess Diaries, but it is a much more serious look at a young person thrust into a role that isn't as glamourous."
Angela Tircuit, Resident Scholar

Most similar books to Raising the Griffin
Princess on the Brink by Meg Cabot
The Passionate Mistakes and Intimate Corruptions of One Girl in America by Michelle Tea
The Island by Gary Paulsen
Big Mouth and Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta


Click here for more information about this book


Melissa Wyatt Resident Scholar Profiles

 TOP SCHOLAR:
  Angela Tircuit  

SCHOLARS:


Note: the views expressed here are only those of the reviewer(s).
Three ways to search for Literature books!

1) One-click plot searches! Simply click on a plot or subplot below!

Animal story

Crime & Police story

Ethnic/regional/gender life

Exploring into the wild

Family, caring for ill

Family, loving relations

Family, struggle with

Internal struggle/realization?

Job/Profession/Status story

Kids growing up/acting up?

Political/social activism

Poverty, surviving

Pregnancy/Child rearing

Religion theme?

Romance/Romance Problems

Sports Story?

War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians



or 2) Simple lookup
(title or author)

or
3) Even more search options available with a Detailed Booksearch (click here)

Use our site!
Feedback
About us
Bribe your congressman!
Rudy Giuliani



Most recent discussions:

General Book Talk
Book writing discussion
Off-topic message board
.
George W. Bush 11:01:45 PM
Chris Crowe 9:18:03 PM
Teri Woods 7:50:31 PM
Suzanne Weyn 6:04:59 PM
Tamora Pierce 5:07:56 PM
David Pelzer 3:51:59 PM
Sue Grafton 1:25:52 PM
S. Morgenstern 6:55:01 AM
Caroline B. Cooney 12:18:20 AM
Suzanne Collins 11:33:40 PM
Jeff Shaara 9:10:50 PM
Sister Souljah 8:34:52 PM
Wendelin Van Draanen 8:16:28 PM
Angie Sage 7:26:30 PM
James Clavell 5:30:19 PM
Patricia McCormick 4:17:19 PM
Edward Albee 4:14:20 PM
V.C. Andrews 4:14:12 PM
Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer 2:10:25 PM
Christina Crawford 9:31:53 AM

More message boards