The Princess in Black (original 2014; edition 2015)

by Shannon Hale (Author)

Series: The Princess in Black (1)

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Comic and Graphic Books. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. HTML: Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black. Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret � she's also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! From the award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, here is the first in a humorous and action-packed chapter-book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black. .… (more)

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Title:	The Princess in Black
Authors:	Shannon Hale (Author)
Info:	Candlewick (2015), Edition: Illustrated, 96 pages
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This is a wonderful read-aloud book with beautiful illustrations. It does have chapters, but it wasn't really a chapter book as I expected. The book is fully illustrated and takes about 20 minutes to read out loud. The writing is really cute and funny. It's a great bedtime book. I enjoy it as much as my daughter (3.5 when we got this book). (

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pinkbookscoffee | Jan 3, 2025 |

"The Princess in Black" is a delightful blend of action, humor, and charm, perfect for emerging readers transitioning to chapter books with an individual reading level for grades 1st to 3rd.

Awards:
Cybils Award Winner for Early Chapter Books (2015).
ALA Notable Children’s Book.
Named to multiple “Best of the Year” lists, including the New York Times Notable Children’s Books.

Aleishak3 | Dec 3, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level- 3rd grade

etorres80 | Nov 13, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: 1-3
Awards: E.B. White Read-Aloud Award
Kirkus Best Books of 2014
ALA Notable Book for Children

Mtanner123 | Nov 1, 2024 |

Oh! So this is what the fuss is about! My expectations were exceeded. No need to kill or even wound the monster, just say Please. Duchess Wigtower. Details in the illustrations... art that will inspire young fans to draw their own scenes of the character's further adventures. Duff kissing the goats goodnight.

Also much shorter than I expected... I can make time for the sequels! (

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | Oct 18, 2024 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Hale, Shannon	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Hale, Dean	—	main author	all editions	confirmed
Pham, LeUyen	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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The Princess in Black, Books 1-3 by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black 6 Monster-Battling Adventures Books Collection Box Set by Shannon & Dean Hale (Science Fair Scare, Mysterious Playdate, Perfect Princess Party & MORE!) by Shannon Hale

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Princess Magnolia

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For our own Princess Magnolia
S. H. and D. H.

To Luna, Emilie, Julia, Anelique, and Deniz---my little group of supercool princesses
L. P.

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Princess Magnolia was havin hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower.

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Comic and Graphic Books. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. HTML:

Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black.

Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when . . . Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret � she's also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! From the award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, here is the first in a humorous and action-packed chapter-book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black.

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