Status
Available
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Publication
Candlewick Press
Pages
89
Description
Comic and Graphic Books. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. HTML: Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black. 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! From the 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.… (more)
Description
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.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014
Physical description
89 p.; 8.2 inches
ISBN
0763678880 / 9780763678883
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Lexile
510L
User reviews
LibraryThing member cransell
Princess Magonolia leads a double life as The Princess in Black, the amazing superhero who vanquishes goat-eating monsters. Nothing mind-blowing, but good fun. I read it to my 2.5 year old in one sitting, which says a lot about how engaging the story and illustrations were.
LibraryThing member librarymary09
Such a fun read! I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading more in the series as they are written!
LibraryThing member pussreboots
A princess that can hog tie monsters.
LibraryThing member shazzerwise
"The Princess in Black had honey-brown eyes. So did Princess Magnolia. The Princess in Black had a sparkly tiara. So did Princess Magnolia." But that couldn't possibly mean they are one and the same, could it? In this delightful early chapter book from Shannon and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen
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Pham, Princess Magnolia moonlights as a monster-fighting, goat-saving superhero. While out saving the day, the nosy Duchess Wigtower (beautifully realized by Pham's watercolor and ink) seeks to uncover the princess's secret - because she has to have one. No one is that perfect. This book is a great addition to any princess/superhero/daring girl/daring boy/goat fan's library. And a promising #1 on the spine makes me very happy that there will be more of Princess Magnolia. Show Less
LibraryThing member bogreader
Princess Magnolia has a secret that she doesn't share with the likes of Duchess Wigtower. The delicate and proper Princess Magnolia is the Princess in Black, the running, riding, and monster wrangling superhero! The full color illustrations in watercolor and ink by LeUyen Pham brighten each page of
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adventure in "The Princess in Black." Newly independent and younger readers will enjoy this chapter book for children ages five through eight. Show Less
LibraryThing member Pebblesgmc
The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale
96 Pages.
Princess Magnolia is a darling little princess all pretty in pink.
The Princess in Black is daring and Brave and sneaky.
Princess Magnolia is entertaining Duchess Wigtower having hot chocolate and scones when the monster alarm goes off.
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***** 5 stars
96 Pages.
Princess Magnolia is a darling little princess all pretty in pink.
The Princess in Black is daring and Brave and sneaky.
Princess Magnolia is entertaining Duchess Wigtower having hot chocolate and scones when the monster alarm goes off.
A
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great story for a little Princess to read and enjoy:)***** 5 stars
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LibraryThing member jugglingpaynes
Shannon Hale's book, "The Princess in Black", is a wonderful hero story for young readers. Princess Magnolia is secretly the Princess in Black, who fights monsters who cross into her kingdom from Monster Land. Princess Magnolia must stop an invading monster from eating the kingdom's goats, all
I love this story and have already recommended it to friends with young children. It is definitely written for early readers, the language is simple and the chapters are short. But it is a fun tale, and I believe parents will enjoy it as a read aloud for little girls who love princesses but have a spunky superhero streak in them. The pictures are charming and bright and the princess appropriate sound effects (Sparkle SLAM!) will make kids giggle. I kept thinking of Adam West's Batman during the fight scene. Saving your kingdom while safeguarding your secret identity isn't easy, but if anyone can do it, The Princess in Black can!
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while Duchess Wigtower snoops around her castle trying to discover the princess' secret. Because everyone has secrets.I love this story and have already recommended it to friends with young children. It is definitely written for early readers, the language is simple and the chapters are short. But it is a fun tale, and I believe parents will enjoy it as a read aloud for little girls who love princesses but have a spunky superhero streak in them. The pictures are charming and bright and the princess appropriate sound effects (Sparkle SLAM!) will make kids giggle. I kept thinking of Adam West's Batman during the fight scene. Saving your kingdom while safeguarding your secret identity isn't easy, but if anyone can do it, The Princess in Black can!
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LibraryThing member rabid-reader
Princess Magnolia disguised herself as The Princess in Black. The nosy Duchess Wigtower wants to uncover a secret that Princess Magnolia has. Can the Princess in Black save the goats from the Blue Monster? This is a simple, enjoyable story that I shared with my six-year-old daughter. The
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illustrations by LeUyen Pham really add to the presentation. A clever mashup of princess and superhero stories, inspiring to both little girls and little boys. Show Less
LibraryThing member brangwinn
It’s nice to see the talented Hales turn to a younger audience. And with the addition of LeUyan Pham’s cartoony billowy artwork it’s sure to be a hit. Princess Magnolia may look like a charming princess, but when a crisis occurs she turns into the Princess in Black. With the assistance of her
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unicorn, Frimplepants, who transforms into her mighty pony, Blacky, they set off to slay monsters. With her mighty ninja skills, the Princess in Black, succeeds, and order is restored to her kingdom. Written in language from kindergartners to second graders, the addition of the word “mince” to describe Princess Magnolia’s walking will have the readers practice mincing down the hall, too. Show Less
LibraryThing member Wosret
Super cute story with great illustrations! My kids (6 and 8) loved it when I read it to them at bed time, and then they took turns reading it to each other. The text was a bit repetitive in places, but it was a very enjoyable read.
LibraryThing member kiesa
Princess Magnolia dresses all in pink and is the stereotypical fantasy princess. Princess Black dresses all in black and battles monsters. Except, they're the same person.
I received this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer program. I've been delaying writing a review about it because while
I received this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer program. I've been delaying writing a review about it because while
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I really wanted to adore this book, I didn't. The general idea that girls and goat boys can battle monsters is great. However, I was uncomfortable that she did this secretly while all the world thought she was a stereotypical princess. I know that's a common superhero theme. However, it brought back memories of all the girls I knew in high school that were really smart but pretended not to be. I think I would have liked this story better if people had discovered who Princess Black was and had to accept that she didn't necessarily fit the standard princess stereotype. Show Less
LibraryThing member foggidawn
Princess Magnolia has a secret: when the Monster Alarm goes off, she leaves her perfectly pink chambers and becomes The Princess in Black, fearlessly protecting her kingdom from the monsters that would otherwise run amok. But when the Monster Alarm goes off as she is sipping hot chocolate with the
This delightful little book demonstrates that girls can be princesses and superheroes, too. With its chapter book layout, simplified wording, and plethora of bright illustrations, it hits it just right for readers who are just graduating from leveled readers into the world of chapter books. I'm hoping to hear more about the Princess in Black and her incipient sidekick the Goat Avenger soon!
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Duchess Wigtower, will Princess Magnolia be able to deal with the intruder and return before the Duchess can snoop into her belongings and find out her secret?This delightful little book demonstrates that girls can be princesses and superheroes, too. With its chapter book layout, simplified wording, and plethora of bright illustrations, it hits it just right for readers who are just graduating from leveled readers into the world of chapter books. I'm hoping to hear more about the Princess in Black and her incipient sidekick the Goat Avenger soon!
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LibraryThing member Katya0133
As Shannon and Dean Hale say on the jacket flap "Sometimes our daughters wear princess dresses and play tea party, and sometimes they don capes and fight monsters. We wanted to write a character who does both, too!"
With "The Princess in Black," Hale, Hale, and illustrator LeUyen Pham succeed
With "The Princess in Black," Hale, Hale, and illustrator LeUyen Pham succeed
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admirably. All in all, the Princess in Black is an admirable role model for all little girls and little boys. Show Less
LibraryThing member jbarry
The perfect early chapter book for young girls AND boys! Adventure, princesses, monsters, action, friendship, mystery and more, all presented perfectly for the second grader in your life. I cannot recommend this enough and simply cannot wait for the rest of the series!
LibraryThing member CareBear36
A cute story.
Very simple text with interesting illustrations. I liked that there were multiple things going on plot-wise, which rounded out the work.
I will definitely check out the sequel.
Very simple text with interesting illustrations. I liked that there were multiple things going on plot-wise, which rounded out the work.
I will definitely check out the sequel.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
A fun easy reader about a princess who keeps her kingdom safe by fighting monsters in her secret identity the Princess in Black. Gorgeous artwork and a great premise.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
A fun easy reader about a princess who keeps her kingdom safe by fighting monsters in her secret identity the Princess in Black. Gorgeous artwork and a great premise.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
A fun easy reader about a princess who keeps her kingdom safe by fighting monsters in her secret identity the Princess in Black. Gorgeous artwork and a great premise.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
A fun easy reader about a princess who keeps her kingdom safe by fighting monsters in her secret identity the Princess in Black. Gorgeous artwork and a great premise.
LibraryThing member mirikayla
I am sick to death of princesses, but everyone else is so obsessed with them that I feel like I have to keep up to date with the non-horrifying ones. This is Shannon Hale, too, so that's an added bonus. It was super repetitive for me, but my niece loved it.
LibraryThing member Othemts
An entertaining chapter book for young readers in which the seemingly perfect Princess Magnolia leads a double life as the Princess in Black, protecting goats by fighting monsters while trying to avoid being found out by nosy aristocracy. A lot of good humor and adventure in this book.
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Princess Magnolia leads a double life in this early chapter-book fantasy for those children just getting going with longer fiction. A sweet, mild-mannered princess in public, her alter-ego - The Princess in Black - fights monsters whilst in disguise. Even her equine companion - sparkly unicorn
The first in an immensely popular chapter-book series, The Princess in Black offers an engaging story, paired with vibrantly colorful illustrations. It's on the easier end of the chapter-book range, so I'd recommend it for readers who are looking at things like the Mercy Watson books by Kate DiCamillo. The main character is often touted as a girl-friendly figure, one whose story emphasizes female empowerment. I can certainly see how that could be the case, as the Princess in Black's adventures emphasize her bravery and take-charge attitude. That said, I'm not sure what to make of the fact that these adventures must be kept secret. Is it simply a case of a super-hero having a more ordinary identify for the everyday world, or is there an implication that the super-hero's actions are somehow inappropriate, in the context of the story world? Perhaps the dual identity emphasizes the idea that girls can be both 'girly,' and tough? Whatever the case may be, I can see this one really keeping young readers entertained, as they follow the princess's adventures in her two parallel lives.
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Frimplepants when bearing Princess Magnolia, and sturdy pony Blacky when riding with the Princess in Black - gets in on the double-act. But when Princess Magnolia is called away to fight monsters while entertaining the nosy Duchess Wigtower, will she be able to keep her secret...?The first in an immensely popular chapter-book series, The Princess in Black offers an engaging story, paired with vibrantly colorful illustrations. It's on the easier end of the chapter-book range, so I'd recommend it for readers who are looking at things like the Mercy Watson books by Kate DiCamillo. The main character is often touted as a girl-friendly figure, one whose story emphasizes female empowerment. I can certainly see how that could be the case, as the Princess in Black's adventures emphasize her bravery and take-charge attitude. That said, I'm not sure what to make of the fact that these adventures must be kept secret. Is it simply a case of a super-hero having a more ordinary identify for the everyday world, or is there an implication that the super-hero's actions are somehow inappropriate, in the context of the story world? Perhaps the dual identity emphasizes the idea that girls can be both 'girly,' and tough? Whatever the case may be, I can see this one really keeping young readers entertained, as they follow the princess's adventures in her two parallel lives.
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LibraryThing member lillibrary
Delightful early chapter book with vivid color illustrations sure to please those beginning readers too young to tackle Ever After High.
While Princess Magnolia is the model of perfection in her frilly dresses and glass slippers, her secret identity as the Princess in Black has her diving into
A campy, fun princess/superhero mash up that would be an ideal family read. Plenty of girl power but also monsters, cool ninja moves and lots of humor to interest the boys. Throw in a bit of ick (the monster eats toenails), a reminder on manners (the princess is nothing but polite) and just about everyone will find something to like in this book!
While Princess Magnolia is the model of perfection in her frilly dresses and glass slippers, her secret identity as the Princess in Black has her diving into
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broom closets, battling monsters, and galloping away on her trusty black pony (who otherwise masquerades as a unicorn!). A campy, fun princess/superhero mash up that would be an ideal family read. Plenty of girl power but also monsters, cool ninja moves and lots of humor to interest the boys. Throw in a bit of ick (the monster eats toenails), a reminder on manners (the princess is nothing but polite) and just about everyone will find something to like in this book!
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LibraryThing member WhitneyYPL
First of a series of early chapter books that introduces Princess Magnolia, whose alter ego is the monster fighting Princess in Black. Readers will enjoy the campy comedy and goofy monsters as well as the bright, cartoonish illustrations. AR level 3.2, pts. 0.5 JF
LibraryThing member Kaethe
So many books really play to the expected gender roles of young boys and girls, with pretty clear divisions by color, hobbies, accessories, etc. This book gives us a heroine who is out saving folks dressed all in black like Zorro, but, also, says that the pink isn't automatically bad just because
Now I want to go fight monsters.
Pham's artwork, by the way, is fabulous. It captures a retro vibe from picture books of the 60s, but without feeling dated or self-consciously ironic. It suits the Princess very well.
Library copy.
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it is girly.Now I want to go fight monsters.
Pham's artwork, by the way, is fabulous. It captures a retro vibe from picture books of the 60s, but without feeling dated or self-consciously ironic. It suits the Princess very well.
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Awards
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2017)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 2016)
Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee — 2018)
Association for Mormon Letters Award (Honorable Mention — Picture Book — 2014)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2018)
Nerdy Book Award (2014)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Younger Readers — 2014)
Call number
J3C.Hal