What an unexpectedly fun read this was! When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Blac… I wanted to like this more than I did. I picked this up off the new shelf thinking my daughters would enjoy it and having no idea that it would become my five year old's new absolute favorite. Here comes a handy boxed set offering an irresistible introduction to Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter-ego, the Princess in Black. Bathtime Battle was my favorite in the series. They live near Salt Lake City, Utah with their four small children, and their pet, a small, plastic pig. Princess Magnolia and Frimplepants transform into the Princess in Black and her faithful pony, Blacky. With the help of her overly friendly dragon and a new blacksmith friend, she sets off to free all her sisters from their towers and into the lives they’re meant to lead. When Candlewick Press offered us a review copy of The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, I said yes! The one problem I have with the story is, as my daughter herself asked me, "why is it a secret?" The pining, the angst, the heady emotions! They are either lame, or they contain words that are well beyond the reading level. Well done! I hate those numbered readers. In this series, Adrienne is one of many princesses locked in her tower—until she decides enough is enough. An empowering story for all readers, reminding us that stereotypes can be very funny. A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black—but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help.Princess Magnolia is excited. The illustrations are pitch perfect in capturing the charm and humor of the fast paced action. . Read 261 reviews from the world's largest co… Still, this might be a nice book to share with girls who are really into Disney princesses, Barbie, and the endless. My favorite picture is the double spread of the Princess in Black c. In her everyday life, Princess Magnolia is the typical frilly-glass-slippers-prim-and-perfect princess, but when her monster alarm rings, she become the Princess in Black wearing black tights and a cape with ninja moves. She co-wrote the hit graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge and its sequel Calamity Jack with husband Dean Hale. She does seen to like fantasy too and has come to love Jack and Annie in the magic tree house. I'm so glad that irked my daughter as well. And if you love The Princess in Black books, here are book ideas of what to read next, books that you’ll love just as much. The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. Ah, teen romance! The monster alarm! I love the premise: Princess Magnolia looks like a typical princess in her frilly pink dress but when trouble comes (in the shape of a large blue monster) she sneaks out of the palace and adopts her secret identity as the Princess in Black. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. Because I have read Goose Girl many many times, I decided to purchase this book from a book order instead of borrowing it at the library for my girls. She co-wrote the hit graphic novel Rapunzel's Reveng. Created by directors Ron Clements and John Musker and animated by Mark Henn, Tiana, as an adult, is voiced by Anika Noni Rose, while Elizabeth M. Dampier voices the character as a child.She will appear in Disney+ series Tiana which is set to debut in 2022. A SPARKLE SLAM must-read book! Brring! Princess Magnolia is pink and dainty, but while she is having the nosy Duchess Wigtower over for hot chocolate, she gets a monster alarm and has to run out to a neighboring field to save a herd of goats from being eaten.Duff, the goat herder, is so impressed with her that he fashions a costume for himself as the Goat Avenger, and waits for the next time that the monsters forget about the mighty princess and try to eat his goats. I loved this book a lot but I have to admit that I was expecting that simply because of Shannon Hale. She loved the illustrations and that the princess had mad ninja skills and I loved that there were chapters so we could put it aside after 'just one more chapter' and that it was long enough to last a couple of days. I liked the part where she helped the goats and boy from the big, blue monster. by Candlewick Press. They are either lame, or they contain words that are well beyond the reading level. The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, et al. The Princess in Black A humorous and action-packed chapter book series from award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black. It is adorable, funny, creative, fun and the illustrations are super cute. Breaking down stereotypes of what a "princess" should be with cute illustrations and lines that made me laugh out loud. This book was so cute! The reader has the pleasure of reading a big, hardback book with chapters, but the fun of being able to handle the words and to study the awesome pictures. Princess can wear black if they want to. Even Princess Sneezewort had to cancel playdates! Still, this might be a nice book to share with girls who are really into Disney princesses, Barbie, and the endless Rainbow fairy books. :D. This is a quite okay and funny book about a different princess. And they contain words like archaeologist, ritual, and artifact.) A big blue monster is threatening the goats! In her everyday life, Princess Magnolia is the typical frilly-glass-slippers-prim-and-perfect princess, but when her monster alarm rings, she become the Princess in Black wearing black tights and a cape with ninja moves. (Don't believe me? She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming Midnight in Austenland (Jan. 2012), companion book to Austenland. A surprise goo monster makes this a job for the Princess in Black, and the Princess in Blankets is on the scene to lend a hand. I picked this up off the new shelf thinking my daughters would enjoy it and having no idea that it would become my five year old's new absolute favorite. Get your hands on any of the Indiana Jones ones. I was looking for a gift for my niece, who had loved. When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black! by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale illustrated by LeUyen Pham. And at the moment, the Princess in Black was hog-tying a monster.”, http://www.candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Title&mode=book&isbn=076366510X&pix=n, Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades K-3 (2016), See all 5 questions about The Princess in Black…, The Princess in Black (The Princess in Black, #1) by Shannon Hale, 30 New Contemporary YA Romances for Sweet Summer Lovin'. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret — she’s also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! Wait, what? I thought the premise of this book seemed charming, and I love girl power kids books. Brring! The story was humorous and engaging, and the illustrations were lovely! A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. Your kids can meet author Shannon Hale at her Author Access video replay in RAR Premium. It's mayhem at the science fair! But when they get to the goat pasture, all they can see is a field full of darling little bunnies nibbling on grass, wiggling their fluffy tails. But luckily Prin The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. Princess Magnolia transforms into a masked superhero to defeat everything from tricky sea serpents to naughty monsters to too many bunnies. Every character is distinct and deserving of their own book: Frimplepants, big blue monster, Duff, and Goat Avenger. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it … It's a cute story, with entertaining pictures. Princess Magnolia leads a pretty idyllic life in her castle. I love so much about this early chapter book, and am looking forward to more in the series. I am so glad I bought this book. HATE THEM. Fans of princesses and superheroes, rejoice! A PERFECT PRINCESS. . There is a proliferation of pink and princesses and puffy glittered hearts. What's not to love about a pretty princess in pink who, in times of need, puts on a black costume and mask to fight monsters, while worrying people might discover her secret identity? This instant collection of the first three adventures in the New York Times best-selling series makes a perfect gift. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Princess in Black. Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. Such a cute read and series about a perfect, pretty, pink princess who secretly protects her kingdom from Monster Land as the brave, daring, and kind Princess in Black. The Princess in Black is the perfect solution to that problem. Get your hands on any of the Indiana Jones ones. Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of six young adult novels: the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy, multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days, and the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series. It’s a hugely popular easy chapter book. What's not to love about a pretty princess in pink who, in times of need, puts on a black costume and mask to fight monsters, while worrying people might discover her secret identity? Princess Magnolia is a fancy, proper pink princess who has a secret. It is SO HARD to find beginning chapter books, people! (4.5 stars) It's about a princess who wears black and tries to help the boy and the goats from the big blue monster and people think that princesses don't wear black. October 14th 2014 Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. We’d love your help. Plus, the story was cute and the illustrations were fun. ( I have even caught my fifth grade son reading this.) HATE THEM. The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party, The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde, The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate, The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare, It’s mayhem at the science fair! The artwork is fun and the text is charming and funny. This was the perfect bedtime story to read to my 4 year old. Wait, what? Fifth book about the princess and her monster-fighting alter ego due out this fall from authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham. A Princess retreats from her public persona to embrace her darker side. DD enjoys books with animals most of the time. Not anything spectacular, but I did love the illustrations. After hearing about this series on the read aloud revival I decided we would give these a try too. Start by marking “The Princess in Black (The Princess in Black, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Why can't Princess Magnolia be the Princess in Black without it being secret? Who says princesses can't wear black? My daughter loves to read it and reread it. Unfortunately I just didn’t find the story that interesting, and I didn’t really like the illustrations. I hate those numbered readers. Order Now! Cute, and simplistic. Janell … The Princess in Black - Kindle edition by Hale, Shannon, Hale, Dean, Pham, LeUyen. Free shipping with orders over $35 and free ship-to-store. The artwork is fun and the text is charming and funny. This one delights my girls and my boys equally. Refresh and try again. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. maybe lost in the translation?but its good with different stories about princesses! Excited and nervous. The Princess in Black is exactly the kind of thing I would have loved, which is why I love it now. She serves scones and hot chocolate and wears a frilly dress. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it … SO HARD. SO HARD. The Princess in Black’s cutest adventure yet—no, really, the monsters are deceptively cute. She secretly dresses in black (still with the tiara of course) and does superhero things like stopping monsters from eating her buddy's goats. When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Blac… This is the first in a humorous, action-packed series for young readers. LeUyen had the idea of creating a short comic to download and share widely so that caregivers could have an extra tool for talking to children. It's simply a joy to pick up and read. Assuming I qualify as one. Princess Magnolia is a fancy, proper pink princess who has a secret. Perfect for 5-8 year old girls and boys Sunlight made Princess Magnolia sneeze. Princess in Black is a delightful fiction adventure about a spunky princess who secretly fights monsters. She has written three books for adults, including the upcoming Midnight in Austenland (Jan. 2012), companion book to Austenland. Thank you, Shannon Hale! Who says princesses don’t wear black? The Princess in Black is exactly the kind of thing I would have loved, which is why I love it now. Not your average princess tale. Read out loud. When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black. The Princess in Black. Princess Honeysuckle made a mole habitat, Princess Sneezewort has built a blanket fort, and Tommy Wigtower has a talking volcano that's saying "EAAAAT!" Who says princesses can’t wear black? The Princess in Black From the award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham comes the best-selling humorous and action-packed chapter-book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black. My favorite picture is the double spread of the Princess in Black crawling up the tunnel to her castle. It's written on a level that's perfect for those on the edge of reading first chapter books (but the humor extends far beyond). The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation book. $6.99 $6.43 in cart add to cart The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, et al. I just wish it was a bit moreee uhm something? Who says princesses don’t wear black? But when her secret alarm goes off, she turns into The Princess i So many books really play to the expected gender roles of young boys and girls, with pretty clear divisions by color, hobbies, accessories, etc. She secretly dresses in black (still with the tiara of course) and does superhero things like stopping monsters from eating her buddy's goats. 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!) A surprise goo monster makes this a job for the Princess in Black, and the Princess in Blankets is on the scene to lend a hand. The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. (age 7), LeUyen Pham's illustrations--I love the book's cover, and the princess's double chin--are what elevated. That's right, there's some about Indiana Jones, a character from a movie that is far too mature for a 5yo. From the award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham comes the New York Times best-selling humorous and action-packed chapter-book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black. At age 7, that's pretty great! This would be perfect for a kindergartner or first grader who is needing a solid, first chapter book. Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. I love this book. We hoped that it would help if a familiar book friend like the Princess in Black talked them through it. The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. The illustrations are pitch perfect in capturing the charm and humor of the fast paced action. Who says princesses don’t wear black? This strong class of contemporary YA romances hitting shelves this summer is proof... 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