{"product_id":"the-princess-in-black-10-books-collection-set-shannon-hale-ages-5-8-paperback","title":"The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale \u0026 Dean Hale 10 Books Collection Set - 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\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 5-8 (Grades K-3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\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. 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.\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":57580508053878,"sku":"FBA-LOWPLEX-PR-U020750-412750174X","price":44.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/princess-in-black-collection-shannon-hale-paperback.jpg?v=1785966703","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/the-princess-in-black-10-books-collection-set-shannon-hale-ages-5-8-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}