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The Princess in Black

By Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
Series: Princess in Black
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The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale is a charming children’s book that follows the adventures of Princess Magnolia, who has a secret alter ego. When trouble arises, she transforms into the heroic Princess in Black to protect her kingdom from mischievous monsters. Perfect for young readers, this story combines elements of mystery, action, and humour.
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Format: Hardback
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The Princess in Black

Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black! An award-winning team presents the first in a humorous and action-packed chapter book series. Illustrations.

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Who says princesses don’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! Can the princess sneak away, transform into her alter ego, and defeat the monster before the nosy duchess discovers her secret? From 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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The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale has been praised for its clever twist on the traditional princess narrative, featuring a self-reliant and adventurous heroine. The storyline balances humour and action, making it accessible and engaging for young readers. Its illustrations complement the narrative by blending traditional Disney-like aesthetics with a modern, cartoonish style. The book not only captivates children but also leaves them eagerly anticipating the next instalment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780763665104

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Illustration: 4-COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leuyen Pham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dean Hale Series: Princess in Black Shannon Hale Young Adult

About the Author

Shannon and Dean Hale are the husband-and-wife writing team behind the graphic novels Rapunzel’s Revenge and Calamity Jack, both illustrated by Nathan Hale. Shannon Hale is also the author of the Newbery Honor-winning Princess Academy as well as The Goose Girl, Enna Burning, and other novels. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah.

LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of many books for children, including God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams and Aunt Mary’s Rose by Douglas Wood, as well as the Freckleface Strawberry books by Julianne Moore. LeUyen Pham lives in California.

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