{"title":"The Princess in Black","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"princess-in-black-series-10-books-collection-set-ages-5-8-paperback","title":"Princess in Black Series 10 Books Collection Set by Shannon Hale \u0026 Dean Hale - Ages 5-8 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black Takes a Holiday\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Giant Problem\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 5-8 (Grades K-3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black Series 10 Books Collection Set brings together ten early chapter books starring Magnolia, a princess who secretly moonlights as a monster-fighting superhero. Written by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, this beloved series blends humor, friendship, and gentle bravery for kids graduating from picture books into their first real chapter books. Perfect for ages 5 to 8 (Grades K-3), the paperback set includes The Princess in Black, The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party, and eight more short, illustrated adventures. Each story stands on its own, so readers can start anywhere and quickly fall for Magnolia's charming double life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these ten paperback adventures, Magnolia lives a double life: by day she's a proper princess attending parties and playing hostess, and by night she dons a mask and cape to protect her kingdom as the Princess in Black, battling silly, never-too-scary monsters that wander in from the pasture. Shannon Hale and Dean Hale built the series around short, punchy chapters, big illustrated spreads, and a reassuring rhythm that helps beginning readers build confidence with real chapter books. Along the way Magnolia teams up with fellow secret-identity princesses, a loyal goat named Duchess Wigtower, and a cast of friends who each bring their own quiet bravery to the story. The collection moves through everyday kid situations, birthday parties, playdates, science fairs, family vacations, and bath time, and turns each one into an opportunity for teamwork, quick thinking, and kindness. Because every title is a complete, stand-alone story, families can read the ten books in any order without losing the thread, making this set flexible for bedtime reading, classroom read-alouds, or independent reading practice. The humor is gentle and visual, the monsters are more mischievous than menacing, and the message, that heroism and femininity are not opposites, resonates with young readers and the grown-ups reading alongside them. With consistent characters, a recognizable visual style, and a tone that never talks down to kids, this ten-book paperback set gives new readers a whole shelf of confidence-building stories to grow with, one princess-sized adventure at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete, stand-alone paperback adventures that can be read in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and bold illustrations ideal for kids transitioning from picture books to chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA confident, kind heroine who balances princess duties with monster-fighting bravery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle humor and light suspense that's exciting without ever feeling scary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for ages 5-8 (Grades K-3), read-alouds, and independent reading practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift set for birthdays, holidays, or building a home or classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black — Magnolia introduces her secret superhero identity as she races to stop monsters from crossing into the valley.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party — A royal garden party is threatened by a hungry monster, forcing Magnolia to slip away mid-celebration.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde — An overwhelming swarm of ravenous bunnies puts Magnolia's teamwork and quick planning to the test.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black Takes a Holiday — A seaside vacation turns eventful when monster trouble follows Magnolia far from her usual kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate — A visiting princess's odd behavior leads Magnolia to uncover a surprising secret identity of her own.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare — A school science fair goes sideways when a mishap threatens to expose more than just Magnolia's project.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle — An unexpected monster interruption during bath time sends Magnolia scrambling for her cape at the worst possible moment.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Giant Problem — A gigantic new monster arrives, requiring Magnolia and her allies to think bigger than ever before.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess — An undersea excursion introduces new friends and monster mayhem below the waves.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink — A visiting prince with his own secret identity joins Magnolia for a lighthearted team-up adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShannon Hale and Dean Hale are a married writing duo behind the Princess in Black series. Shannon Hale is a Newbery Honor-winning author, recognized for Princess Academy, alongside many other beloved books for young readers. Dean Hale, her longtime collaborator, co-writes the pair's chapter-book and graphic novel projects. Together the Hales are known for blending humor, heart, and strong heroines who defy expectations. Illustrator LeUyen Pham brings Magnolia's world to life with expressive, dynamic artwork throughout the series, helping make these paperback adventures instantly recognizable and beloved by young readers and educators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback collection is a ready-made shelf of confidence-building chapter books, perfect for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or building a classroom library. With short chapters, big illustrations, and a heroine who's brave and girly at once, it's an easy win for reluctant readers, a cozy back-to-school pick, and a favorite for summer reading lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112140251510,"sku":"PLD23170","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/princess-in-black-10-book-collection-shannon-dean-hale-paperback.jpg?v=1785802125"},{"product_id":"the-princess-in-black-6-books-collection-set-shannon-dean-hale-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"The Princess in Black 6 Books Collection Set by Shannon \u0026 Dean Hale - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black Takes a Holiday\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis six-book paperback set gathers the early Princess in Black adventures from Shannon and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Princess Magnolia looks like any other dainty royal until the monster alarm rings, and then she transforms into the fearless Princess in Black. Told in short chapters with big, colorful illustrations, these stories suit kids moving from picture books into chapter books, blending humor, gentle suspense, and heart for readers who want fast wins and a hero who wears black instead of pink, alongside a cast of loyal friends and a scene-stealing pony sidekick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black series follows Princess Magnolia, a proper princess by day who secretly moonlights as a monster-fighting superhero whenever the alarm sounds. Created by husband-and-wife team Shannon and Dean Hale, with full-color art from illustrator LeUyen Pham, the series launched in 2014 and became a favorite early chapter book pick for newly independent readers. This six-book set gathers the opening adventures, from the first monster call to birthday parties, playdates, a science fair, and even a hard-earned holiday, all interrupted by blue, goat-loving monsters that need handling. Magnolia is joined by a growing circle of allies, including fellow secret heroes and a loyal pony sidekick, as the stories build a warm, funny world where teamwork and quick thinking matter more than fancy dresses. Chapters are short and punchy, dialogue is lively, and the illustrations carry much of the storytelling, keeping pacing brisk for readers who are still building reading stamina. Themes of friendship, responsibility, and courage run through every book without ever feeling heavy-handed, since the Hales balance the action with plenty of comedy and gentle suspense. For families and classrooms, the appeal is straightforward: a confident heroine, easy-to-follow plots, and enough shared structure across titles that kids feel capable and rewarded as they move from one adventure to the next, building genuine reading confidence along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete six-book paperback set of early Princess in Black adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and full-color art for confident early readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, funny monster-battling plots that hook reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds reading stamina while modeling friendship and problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or a stocking stuffer, ages 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for a classroom library or home shelf of superhero fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black — Magnolia secretly becomes the monster-fighting Princess in Black when the alarm rings, launching the series with her first battle to protect the goats.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party — Magnolia sneaks away from her own birthday party to handle a sudden monster emergency without her guests noticing.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde — A friendly get-together is interrupted by an unusual monster mix-up, giving Magnolia a fresh puzzle to solve.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black Takes a Holiday — A well-earned vacation can't keep the Princess in Black from duty when trouble calls her back into action.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate — A simple playdate turns into a mystery Magnolia must untangle while guarding her secret identity.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare — A school science fair goes sideways, forcing Magnolia to juggle classroom pressure with monster duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of over fifty books, selling fifteen million copies in North America and translated into twenty-five languages worldwide, including the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy. Dean Hale is the New York Times bestselling co-author of over twenty books for young readers, including Eisner-nominee Rapunzel's Revenge and two Unbeatable Squirrel Girl novels. Together they created the Princess in Black series, illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Shannon and Dean Hale live in Salt Lake City, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith six complete adventures in one paperback set, this collection is an easy win for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or a summer reading stack. 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Written by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, the series pairs fast, funny chapter-book stories with bright illustrations that make early reading feel like an adventure. Each title stands alone, so young readers can jump in anywhere and still follow the fun. From bunny stampedes to science fairs to seaside holidays, every book mixes gentle mystery, lighthearted humor, and a hidden superhero twist that keeps kids turning pages and building reading confidence one giggle at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these ten stories, Princess Magnolia leads a double life: prim and proper by day, and a cape-wearing, monster-battling hero by night. Whenever her kingdom's alarm sounds, she slips away to become the Princess in Black, using quick thinking and humor to outwit hungry bunnies, chatty goats, and other silly monsters before anyone notices she is gone. Along the way she teams up with fellow secret heroines, including the Princess in Blue and the Goat Avenger, showing readers that teamwork and kindness matter as much as any superhero costume. The stories move between castle life, playdates, science fairs, bath time, and a seaside holiday, so every book feels fresh while keeping the same warm, funny tone. Shannon and Dean Hale keep the language simple and the pacing brisk, ideal for children just graduating from picture books to their first chapter books. Illustrator LeUyen Pham fills every spread with expressive, comic-style artwork that supports the text, helping emerging readers follow along even before they can read every word. Themes of bravery, friendship, and problem-solving run through the set without feeling heavy-handed, and the gentle monster mischief is silly rather than scary, making these a safe read for younger kids. Packaged together, the set offers a complete home library that takes readers from their first Princess in Black adventure through holidays, parties, and playdates, with plenty of laughs and a little bit of bravery in every book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 10-book paperback set featuring beloved heroine Princess Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds reading confidence with short, fast-paced early chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive illustrations by LeUyen Pham support emerging readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages themes of bravery, kindness, and teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach story stands alone, so kids can read the set in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black — Princess Magnolia races off mid-tea party to stop a monster from crashing the kingdom, revealing her secret superhero side for the very first time.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party — A picture-perfect birthday party is threatened by a hungry monster, forcing the princess to save the day without ruining the celebration.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde — A horde of ravenous bunnies overruns the kingdom's gardens, and only quick thinking and teamwork can restore the peace.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black Takes a Holiday — Even a superhero needs a break, but a seaside getaway proves that monster trouble can find her anywhere, holiday or not.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate — A new friend's odd behavior at a playdate hints at a monstrous secret that the princess must gently uncover.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare — A school science fair goes sideways when a mishap threatens to expose more than just a failed experiment.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle — A grubby monster refuses to bathe, giving the princess a slippery, splashy challenge unlike any she has faced before.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Giant Problem — A gentle giant's oversized troubles require patience and cleverness rather than force to set things right.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess — An undersea adventure introduces a mermaid princess and a new kind of monster mystery beneath the waves.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink — A visiting prince with his own secret identity teams up with the princess, proving heroes come in every color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShannon Hale and Dean Hale are a husband-and-wife writing team based in Utah. Shannon is a Newbery Honor-winning author known for Princess Academy and Book of a Thousand Days, while Dean has co-written several graphic novels and chapter books with her, including the Rapunzel's Revenge series. Together they created the Princess in Black series to give young readers a princess who is brave, funny, and always ready for action. Illustrator LeUyen Pham, an acclaimed children's book artist, brings the character to life with expressive, fast-paced artwork found throughout every title in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith ten complete adventures in one paperback set, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition. 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