The Princess in Black 6 Books Collection Set by Shannon & Dean Hale - Ages 7-9 - 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

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781406399561
Publisher: Walker Books
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
This 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.

About the Books
The 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.

Key Benefits

• Complete six-book paperback set of early Princess in Black adventures
• Short chapters and full-color art for confident early readers
• Fast, funny monster-battling plots that hook reluctant readers
• Builds reading stamina while modeling friendship and problem-solving
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or a stocking stuffer, ages 7-9
• Perfect for a classroom library or home shelf of superhero fans

Book-by-Book Guide
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate — A simple playdate turns into a mystery Magnolia must untangle while guarding her secret identity.
The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare — A school science fair goes sideways, forcing Magnolia to juggle classroom pressure with monster duty.

About the Authors
Shannon 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With six complete adventures in one paperback set, this collection is an easy win for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or a summer reading stack. Short chapters, funny monster mayhem, and a heroine who proves bravery comes in every color make it a hit for growing readers and classroom libraries.

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