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Wide-Awake Princess #6
The Princess and the Pearl
When Princess Annie's father and uncle fall ill and no doctors in Treecrest can cure them, there's only one person who might be able to help -- a healer who lives in Skull Cove, all the way on the other side of the world. To journey there, Annie and Liam must set sail on dangerous seas full of sea monsters and magical creatures. There, Annie finds out that the only cure for her father is a giant pearl that's been stolen and held captive by a protective sea witch. Can Annie find the pearl before it's too late?
The magic continues in E. D. Baker's irresistibly fun and fantastical Wide-Awake Princess series!
The magic continues in E. D. Baker's irresistibly fun and fantastical Wide-Awake Princess series!
240 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2017
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E.D. Baker
40 books1,586 followersE.D. Baker made her international debut in 2002 with The Frog Princess, which was a Texas Lone Star Reading List Book, A Book Sense Children's Pick, a Florida's Sunshine State Readers List pick & a 2006 Sasquatch Book Award nominee. The Frog Princess inspired the Disney's Princess and the Frog!
E. D. Baker was born in Buffalo, New York and spent most of the next eighteen years in the Town of Tonawanda with her older brother and her parents. She married her husband while in college, and had two children a few years after graduating from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. When her son was four, the family moved to the state of Maryland. With two young children at home, E.D. worked part time in her husband’s business and took writing classes at the local community college. She continued taking writing classes after the birth of her second daughter, but when she and her husband divorced, she went back to school and entered the SIMAT (School Immersion Masters in the Art of Teaching) program at Johns Hopkins University. After graduating, she taught fifth grade until her parents’ health began to fail. Her son had already graduated from college when E.D. and her daughters moved north to be closer to her parents. Having gained a new perspective on what is important in life, E.D. decided that it was time to believe in herself and devoted her time to writing. Her first book, The Frog Princess, was published in 2002. E.D. has written 25 books to date and has no plans to quite writing anytime soon.
Currently E. D. Baker lives on a small farm in Maryland where she and her family breed Appaloosa horses. They also have dogs, cats and goats.
If you have a question or a comment for E. D. Baker regarding her books, you can e-mail her at edbakerbooks@gmail.com and she will try very hard to reply to your e-mails. (Just keep in mind it may take a while before she responds, because she is working on a new book for you to enjoy!) For updates, announcements on upcoming books and daily posts by E.D. Baker be sure to follow her on Facebook.
E. D. Baker was born in Buffalo, New York and spent most of the next eighteen years in the Town of Tonawanda with her older brother and her parents. She married her husband while in college, and had two children a few years after graduating from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. When her son was four, the family moved to the state of Maryland. With two young children at home, E.D. worked part time in her husband’s business and took writing classes at the local community college. She continued taking writing classes after the birth of her second daughter, but when she and her husband divorced, she went back to school and entered the SIMAT (School Immersion Masters in the Art of Teaching) program at Johns Hopkins University. After graduating, she taught fifth grade until her parents’ health began to fail. Her son had already graduated from college when E.D. and her daughters moved north to be closer to her parents. Having gained a new perspective on what is important in life, E.D. decided that it was time to believe in herself and devoted her time to writing. Her first book, The Frog Princess, was published in 2002. E.D. has written 25 books to date and has no plans to quite writing anytime soon.
Currently E. D. Baker lives on a small farm in Maryland where she and her family breed Appaloosa horses. They also have dogs, cats and goats.
If you have a question or a comment for E. D. Baker regarding her books, you can e-mail her at edbakerbooks@gmail.com and she will try very hard to reply to your e-mails. (Just keep in mind it may take a while before she responds, because she is working on a new book for you to enjoy!) For updates, announcements on upcoming books and daily posts by E.D. Baker be sure to follow her on Facebook.
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May 8, 2024
Amazon has the summary for the book so here it is.
When Princess Annie's father and uncle fall ill and no doctors in Treecrest can cure them, there's only one person who might be able to help -- a healer who lives in Skull Cove, all the way on the other side of the world. To journey there, Annie and Liam must set sail on dangerous seas full of sea monsters and magical creatures. There, Annie finds out that the only cure for her father is a giant pearl that's been stolen and held captive by a protective sea witch. Can Annie find the pearl before it's too late?
The magic continues in E. D. Baker's irresistibly fun and fantastical Wide-Awake Princess series!
When Princess Annie's father and uncle fall ill and no doctors in Treecrest can cure them, there's only one person who might be able to help -- a healer who lives in Skull Cove, all the way on the other side of the world. To journey there, Annie and Liam must set sail on dangerous seas full of sea monsters and magical creatures. There, Annie finds out that the only cure for her father is a giant pearl that's been stolen and held captive by a protective sea witch. Can Annie find the pearl before it's too late?
The magic continues in E. D. Baker's irresistibly fun and fantastical Wide-Awake Princess series!
September 7, 2024
There is a weird amount of kissing in these books given the intended audience
July 7, 2020
It’s been a long time since I’ve read any of these books, but it was easy enough to understand. There were enough references to other books to understand.
What I really liked was the amount of references to the Frog Princess series. I was happy that Millie and Audun were both main characters in this book. Unfortunately for some, it means that you have to read the Frog Princess series to understand a lot of the references. It’s a great series, though! I loved those books.
I also liked the continuity this book had. E.D. Baker brought back a lot of stuff from previous books, like Liam’s conniving family and the magic postcards. Some series don’t have the continuity that this one did, and I really appreciated it. Even some minor details were remembered!
I guess the reason I stopped reading this series was because I grew out of them. I mean, it only took me a day to read this one and it was super cheesy. That doesn’t mean I didn’t have fun, though😋. I loved this series and this book reminded me why. I highly recommend it for younger girls!
What I really liked was the amount of references to the Frog Princess series. I was happy that Millie and Audun were both main characters in this book. Unfortunately for some, it means that you have to read the Frog Princess series to understand a lot of the references. It’s a great series, though! I loved those books.
I also liked the continuity this book had. E.D. Baker brought back a lot of stuff from previous books, like Liam’s conniving family and the magic postcards. Some series don’t have the continuity that this one did, and I really appreciated it. Even some minor details were remembered!
I guess the reason I stopped reading this series was because I grew out of them. I mean, it only took me a day to read this one and it was super cheesy. That doesn’t mean I didn’t have fun, though😋. I loved this series and this book reminded me why. I highly recommend it for younger girls!
April 15, 2020
Something about this one lacked just a little; I'm still glad I read it, just not sure why it was as engaging.
Maybe because they were on a ship for a lot of it, and his evil brother kept lying about things and they'd believe him all over again!
Maybe because they were on a ship for a lot of it, and his evil brother kept lying about things and they'd believe him all over again!
May 12, 2025
These really aren't any good any more.
April 29, 2017
Wasn't quite as good as the previous books, but it's a nice story
January 19, 2021
Another great book in this fabulous series. They just make me smile.
June 15, 2017
3.5 stars
None of the series has quite lived up to the first book for me, but still a lot of fun. If you haven't read the Frog Princess series (and I do mean the WHOLE series), you might want to do that before reading book 5 in the Wide Awake Princess... you should definitely do it before reading this one.
None of the series has quite lived up to the first book for me, but still a lot of fun. If you haven't read the Frog Princess series (and I do mean the WHOLE series), you might want to do that before reading book 5 in the Wide Awake Princess... you should definitely do it before reading this one.
September 26, 2018
When Annie's family falls ill to a mysterious, magical disease, she must seek out a healer from distant lands and once again goes on a quest with her newlywed husband Liam. The Princess and the Pearl is missing a few more of the customary humorous moments, perhaps because the dramatic situation demands it. Even so, it's a worthy continuation to a decent series.
February 17, 2023
No growth, just another set of adventures stressing these kids out so they can't have any honeymoon time. And no, you don't have to read (or in my case, remember) the Frog Princess story first. I plan to reread it later though, as I recall it was better than this one. I sure do hope the next & final book in this series is worth the read of this one, though.
June 3, 2017
I didn't love this book...and I don't really have a reason. The plot was pretty interesting, and the characters were good. But there was nothing that excited me or moved me. It was just okay/average, in my opinion.
September 15, 2017
Very well written. I love the story and the adventure that they go on I like how some characters from the authors other books make a appearance in this book. I like the characters that are in this book.
November 11, 2024
Another one in the series, not unlike the other ones. My 9 yo is really enjoying these books. I thought this one didn’t really know when to end, almost like it was two shorter stories mashed together.
August 8, 2025
This book felt super blah. The plot was boring and didn’t really feel necessary to the overall storyline. I’m also not a fan of the characters from the authors other series being such a huge part of this book. This didn’t need to be written.
March 24, 2017
Quick read-ahead.
May 19, 2017
Aside from the overly simple ending, a thoroughly enjoyable unconventional princess story. I find myself wishing there were more princesses like her out there in the media.
June 2, 2017
This was a good continuation of the series, and I really like that both series are coming together. I like seeing what Millie and her family are up to!
June 25, 2017
At the age of 45+ am I finally starting to outgrow fairy tales? I just didn't love this as much as others...
October 23, 2017
I love how she brought Millie and Auden into the books
March 21, 2018
A great book
This book shows the importance of family and the desperation to save people you love. 😀🌸💖🌈🦄 💖🌈🦄💖🌸😀 🦄🌈💖🌸😀 🦄🌈💖🌸😀 🦄🌈💖🌸😀
This book shows the importance of family and the desperation to save people you love. 😀🌸💖🌈🦄 💖🌈🦄💖🌸😀 🦄🌈💖🌸😀 🦄🌈💖🌸😀 🦄🌈💖🌸😀
April 17, 2018
Awesome
I love how the author make reading fun and exciting. The mix of sleeping beauty and a game like approach
I love how the author make reading fun and exciting. The mix of sleeping beauty and a game like approach
September 25, 2018
Enjoyable and fun but i felt it was sliw based espacily in tge beging ,,4 out of 5
December 22, 2018
This book was definitely not the best of the series. But still gave the sense of adventure, and fantasy that we all love!
July 21, 2019
Wonderful book full of adventure!
January 29, 2020
Another fun tale in the series.
March 20, 2020
Cute books for young readers. Maybe ages 8-12? But I feel the series has declined since the author hasn’t been including traditional fairy tale characters as much.
March 30, 2020
Annie and her new friends look for a pearl on the other side of the world for a very important reason.
June 6, 2020
Super entertaining
June 8, 2020
first one I read. good, but takes a long time getting to the point.
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June 10, 2020
The series is amazing and I love how E.D Baker combined two great series with their awesome characters.
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