Alissa, Princess of Arcadia — Jillian Ross

Ten-year-old Alissa will one day be queen of Arcadia. That idea excites her. However, she's less excited about the lessons she takes to prepare for her role. Alissa finds herself longing for adventure -- and sure she'll never find it.

All that changes when Alissa meets a strange old wizard. Suddenly there's a riddle to be solved and new friends to be made. Best of all, there's a quest to undertake.

Alissa soon finds that her quest is deadly serious. Arcadia is hosting the signing of an important peace treaty. Guests fill the castle -- among them an angry knight, a crabby king, and a strange veiled lady. And one of the visitors is secretly plotting to ruin everything. Can Alissa spot the traitor in time to save her kingdom?