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The Princess in Black: Ten Tales of Mystery and Mayhem
Series: Princess in Black
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A slipcase containing 10 full-colour chapter books in the New York Times bestselling series for young readers - where princesses are always ready for adventure!
Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble comes knocking, Princess Magnolia slips away, ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes ... the Princess in Black!
Turning the fairytale genre on its head, these funny and sparky stories filled with bright, engaging illustrations show the next generation of princess-lovers what it means to be a true heroine.
Series: Princess in Black
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The Princess in Black
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. The first in a funny, action-packed series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
It’s a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies. Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans... mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up slam! They karaoke jam! But then a shout from outside Princess Sneezewort's castle interrupts their fun. It's a monster! This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when the Princess in Black gets there, she finds only a masked stranger and no monster...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party follows Princess Magnolia as she struggles to conceal her secret superhero identity in this action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Princess in Black. A superhero princess, inconvenient monster alarms, a glittering party, and spot-on slapstick pacing all abound in this sequel to the New York Times bestseller The...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
Something smells like trouble! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink? The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty nappies or a rubbish bin on a hot summer day. But every time...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem
With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call all her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet. The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It’s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help...Hardback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
It’s mayhem at the science fair! 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. Excited and nervous. She’s going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds and plants, and when she arrives, she sees that her...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
When plans for a ball run a-fowl, Princess Magnolia accepts the help of a valiant new hero to save her secret decorations—and the entire evening! Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her surprise, a...Hardback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
“A wonderful addition to the Hales’ unique series, wherein zany humor and teamwork tells the story that children can be anything they dream of.” —School Library Journal Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529519136
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased
Date Published: 31 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 201.0mm
Weight: 1781g
Pages: 960
About the Author
Shannon Hale and Dean Hale are the award-winning husband-and-wife team behind the Princess in Black series, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Shannon Hale is also the author of the Newbery Honor Book Princess Academy as well as the New York Times best-selling graphic novels Real Friends and Best Friends, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Shannon Hale and Dean Hale live in Salt Lake City, Utah.
LeUyen Pham is the illustrator of the Princess in Black series as well as many other books for children, including Love Is Powerful, Pat-a-Cake by Mary Brigid Barrett, God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, Aunt Mary’s Rose by Douglas Wood, and Real Friends and Best Friends by Shannon Hale. LeUyen Pham lives in California.
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The Princess in Black
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. The first in a funny, action-packed series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
It’s a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies. Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans... mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up slam! They karaoke jam! But then a shout from outside Princess Sneezewort's castle interrupts their fun. It's a monster! This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when the Princess in Black gets there, she finds only a masked stranger and no monster...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party follows Princess Magnolia as she struggles to conceal her secret superhero identity in this action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Princess in Black. A superhero princess, inconvenient monster alarms, a glittering party, and spot-on slapstick pacing all abound in this sequel to the New York Times bestseller The...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
Something smells like trouble! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink? The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty nappies or a rubbish bin on a hot summer day. But every time...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem
With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call all her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet. The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It’s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help...Hardback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
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The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
It’s mayhem at the science fair! 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. Excited and nervous. She’s going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds and plants, and when she arrives, she sees that her...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
When plans for a ball run a-fowl, Princess Magnolia accepts the help of a valiant new hero to save her secret decorations—and the entire evening! Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her surprise, a...Hardback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
“A wonderful addition to the Hales’ unique series, wherein zany humor and teamwork tells the story that children can be anything they dream of.” —School Library Journal Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
Also by Shannon Hale
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The Princess in Black
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. The first in a funny, action-packed series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
It’s a case of monstrous cuteness as the Princess in Black encounters her biggest challenge yet: a field overrun by adorable bunnies. Princess Magnolia and her unicorn, Frimplepants, are on their way to have brunch with Princess Sneezewort, an occasion Frimplepants enjoys more than anything in the world. But just when he can smell the freshly baked bread and the...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort have plans... mysterious plans, like a princess playdate! They dress-up slam! They karaoke jam! But then a shout from outside Princess Sneezewort's castle interrupts their fun. It's a monster! This is a job for the Princess in Black. Yet when the Princess in Black gets there, she finds only a masked stranger and no monster...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party follows Princess Magnolia as she struggles to conceal her secret superhero identity in this action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Princess in Black. A superhero princess, inconvenient monster alarms, a glittering party, and spot-on slapstick pacing all abound in this sequel to the New York Times bestseller The...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
Something smells like trouble! Can five princess heroes and one Goat Avenger pool their talents to vanquish a monstrous stink? The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty nappies or a rubbish bin on a hot summer day. But every time...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem
With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call all her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet. The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It’s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help...Hardback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans? The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
It’s mayhem at the science fair! 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. Excited and nervous. She’s going to the Interkingdom Science Fair today to present her poster about seeds and plants, and when she arrives, she sees that her...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
When plans for a ball run a-fowl, Princess Magnolia accepts the help of a valiant new hero to save her secret decorations—and the entire evening! Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her surprise, a...Hardback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
“A wonderful addition to the Hales’ unique series, wherein zany humor and teamwork tells the story that children can be anything they dream of.” —School Library Journal Princess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or... a grumpy emu! To her...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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