In "Royal Diaries: Lady of Palenque," readers are transported to the ancient Maya city of Palenque during the 7th century. The story unfolds through the eyes of a young girl named Pacal, who is the daughter of the powerful ruler, K'inich Janaab' Pakal. As she navigates the complexities of palace life, political intrigues, and her responsibilities as a future leader, Pacal grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her. Amidst the backdrop of vibrant culture and rich traditions, she discovers her own strength and the importance of her lineage while facing the challenges of her world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The Royal Diaries .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 204 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Scholastic Australia .

Anna Kirwan, best-selling author of two titles in The Royal Diaries series, Victoria, May Blossom of Britannia and Lady of Panque, Flower of Bacal, as well as a title in the Portrait series, Of Flowers and Shadows. She is an accomplished poet as well, and her work has appeared in a number of anthologies, including The Alchemist's Retort and Alphabestiary. "