The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-8 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Princess in Black
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
The Princess in Black Takes a Holiday
The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: Ages 5-8 (Grades K-3)

Overview
This charming 10-book paperback set follows Princess Magnolia, who secretly transforms into the monster-fighting Princess in Black whenever trouble strikes her kingdom. 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.

About the Books
Across 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.

Key Benefits

• Complete 10-book paperback set featuring beloved heroine Princess Magnolia
• Builds reading confidence with short, fast-paced early chapter books
• Expressive illustrations by LeUyen Pham support emerging readers
• Encourages themes of bravery, kindness, and teamwork
• Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries
• Each story stands alone, so kids can read the set in any order

Book-by-Book Guide
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem — A gentle giant's oversized troubles require patience and cleverness rather than force to set things right.
The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess — An undersea adventure introduces a mermaid princess and a new kind of monster mystery beneath the waves.
The 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.

About the Authors
Shannon 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With ten complete adventures in one paperback set, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or classroom library addition. Kids get a ready-made reading routine full of humor, gentle mystery, and girl-powered bravery, while parents get an easy way to build confident, enthusiastic readers ready for their next chapter-book adventure.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.