Kaiulani, the People's Princess

by Ellen Emerson White

Book Overview

Ellen Emerson White's contribution to the fictionalized Royal Diaries series portrays the short life of Hawaiian princess Kaiulani Cleghorn. The daughter of a European merchant and a Hawaiian... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439129095
• ISBN13: 9780439129091
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Kaiulani: the People’s Princess

I liked learning about Victoria Kaiulani of Hawaii’s life in this book, and it was very interesting to know about how she met Robert Louis Stevenson (author of the epic story Tresure Island) in Hawaii. It’s so sad what happened in the end--about the islands being annexed and Kailunai’s premature death--and it was really sad to learn about how her people were so sad after she died. Like Anacaona and Anastaisia, Kaiulani is one of the more sad books in this series. However, it was really good and I liked learning about the history.

A country that would have had a Wonderful Queen: Kaiulani

I had read this book and I think it's great. It made a picture in my mind of Hawaii when ruled under a monchary. It made me feel so relaxed I wished I was there! Kaiulani tells about her moments on Hawaii before going to England for schooling. One thing she loves is her tall tree and her peakoks. Kaiulani also says that she can't wait to be Queen of Hawaii. In England, she says it isn't that bad. She is homesick though. Kaiulani tells about how she likes England and its way of life. She even makes friends. But, then she finds out that her Aunt is now Queen of Hawaii. After her aunt would pass away, Kaiulani would inherit the throne. Sadly, that was never meant to be full filled.When she arrives back at her home, she feels good to get back to her tree, peakoks, and the climate. Then she finds out that Hawaii is going to become part of the US. So, her family gets around the Queen of Hawaii at the palace, the Hawaiian anthem played for the last time, and its flag lowered and the US flag raised. That was it. The monchary of Hawaii was destroyed. As Kaiulani grows up, she struggles to get Hawaii's monchary back. She couldn't, she tried. In her 20's she died. Many think because of a broken heart. Hawaii would never forget Kaiulani. She would have been a wonderful Queen. A Queen that would fight for her country.

Hawaii's Last Princess

Kaiulani-The People's Princess is one of the best Royal Diaries I have ever read! I've read 5 others, but Kaiulani is the best by far! The story takes place in 1889 Hawaii, and continues to 1893. I love the era of western expansion and the story of how the United States got Hawaii is very interesting. I recommend this book for history buffs like me, but anybody's welcome!

One of the best books I've read on Hawaiian history . . .

This is the first book I've ever read on Hawaiian history. However, this will not be the last. This book informed me of the most disgraceful way the United States aquired Hawaii. Kaiulani is a wonderful person who was concerned about her country's independence, and although she did not achieve her goal of setting Hawaii free, she gave the most distinct impression that she is a strong young woman that was capable of fighting for her country's freedom.Kaiulani:The People's Princess really points out Kaiulani's willpower and sacrifice for her country, and points out the horrid service we did to Hawaii. To me, this book points out the truth in the history of Hawaii as a state and how we shrugged off Kaiulani's efforts toward her country. Even if you are not a child, I recommend this book as an essential to read. It really points out some things that I never realized about Kaiulani and Hawaii.

Awesome!

Kaiulani Cleghorn, Hawaii's last princess (although that fact is not known until near the end of the book), is just leading a normal, princess's life. Until she has to go to England for school. But before she leaves, she becomes good friends with a world-famous author, and many other things happen. But once she goes to Europe her life changes completely. Hawaii's king passes away, sadly, and her Auntie Lydia becomes Queen. Annie has to leave Europe, leaving Kaiulani all alone. She does have a few friends, though. Then Mr. Davies moves Kaiulani (now nicknamed Vike) to be privately tutored like she was back in Hawaii. This is a nice change for "Vike", but she still wants to go back to Hawaii to help her people. This book is a must-read for all fans of Hawaii, all fans of Dear America, and all fans of fantastic books.

The tragic story of Hawaii's last princess.

Born to privilege in 1875 as the daughter of King Kalakau of Hawaii's youngest sister Miriam Likelike and her Scottish husband, Archibald Cleghorn, Princess Victoria Kaiulani Cleghorn enjoyed a luxurious childhood. But her life has not been without sorrow - Kaiulani suffered the tragic loss of her young mother when she was just eleven. Second in line to inherit the throne, Kaiulani is sent to England at the age of thirteen to be educated. Even though it is her duty as an heir to the throne, Kaiulani longs for her beautiful home and her family. In England, Kaiulani is a stranger in a strange land. Her only reminder of home is her half-sister Annie, who has accompanied her. But as years go by, England finally begins to seem like something of a second home. But even far from the place of her birth she cannot escape tragedy. Her uncle, the King, dies, and his surviving sister, Liliuokalani, becomes Queen. Now Kaiulani is heir apparent to the throne of Hawaii. But if the Americans have their way, there will be no throne left for Kaiulani to inherit. Told through the form of Kaiulani's fictional diary entries from 1889-1893, this book revealed what life was like for Hawaii's last princess.