Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when...Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret -- she's also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! Can the princess sneak away, transform into her alter ego, and defeat the monster before the nosy duchess discovers her secret?
From award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, here is the first in a humorous and action-packed chapter book series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black.
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Fans of this volume can check out the sequels, The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party, The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde, The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation, The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate, The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare, The Princess in Black and the Bath Time Battle, and The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem.
"While the Princess in Black wages battle, Duchess Wigtower snoops around her castle, always looking for evidence of the princesses' imperfections. Meanwhile, Duff the goat boy suspects the true identity of the Princess in Black and considers helping her. The colorful illustrations on each page help move readers through the story as the heroic princess saves the day. The action-packed text in this beginner chapter book will enthrall and is ideal for independent reading or reading aloud." -- Nancy Jo Lambert, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 5 - 8 |
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Author | Shannon Hale, Dean Hale |
Illustrator | LeUyen Pham |
ISBN | 076366510X |
Publication Date | Oct 14, 2014 |
Publisher | Candlewick |
Series Name | The Princess in Black |
Language | English |