Jun 09, 2022Anne_K_J rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
My kids really enjoyed this and that was worth a lot at a time when it was tricky to find things they would both enjoy (when they were ages 3 and 5 and 4 and 6). Very sweet to see them laughing together over a book. As an adult reader, I…
May 17, 2020bgstusse rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Terrible. This story attempts to tiptoe away from sexist stereotypes but just succeeds in reenforcing them. Also, a goat eating monster? Weird. I don’t understand the volume of positive reviews.
Princess Magnolia is prim and perfect, as a princess should be, or is she?? Princess Magnolia has a big secret, she is not your ordinary princess. When you live close to Monster Land and wear a Monster alarm on your finger, your tea party…
Jan 27, 2017darladoodles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've wanted to check this series out for awhile now and the Librarian Challenge in our library system gave me the perfect excuse to check out these delightful chapter books. Princess Magnolia has a secret and Duchess Wigtower is determined…
Jan 03, 2017WCLSFerndaleLibrary rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Princess in Black is actually a superhero in disguise who fights off monsters trying to eat the goats. I liked her pony who disguises himself as a unicorn. Everybody's name in the book is really funny. Review by Abby Fife.
A fun and exciting chapter book that indulges your princess side plus a great dose of monsters and saving the goats! You'll see what I mean when you read it. Plus, excellent illustrations.
Aug 28, 2016AL_SIMONE rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just because the little kid in your life is obsessed with princesses doesn't mean she.he has to soak up the powerless-princess mentality! The princess in black kicks major booty while playing with classic princess stereotypes.
My 4 year old is that perfect balance between tomboy tough and princess pretty. She wants to be like her older brother but still run around in pretty dresses (with a sword, of course). She loves princess Magnolia and all her friends. …
Who says princesses don't wear black? A monster is on the loose, 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…
Mar 27, 2015skyekilaen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
When Candlewick Press offered us a review copy of The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, I said yes!
Because who wouldn't want to read this? Incognito princess fighting monsters? Perfect! Art by LeUyen Pham? Even…
Feb 04, 20150Charlie rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
In a similar vein to Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson series, this work is simple, enjoyable with a playful presentation. Recommended for children reading on their own.
Jan 24, 2015Rachel_Em rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Princesses do not run. They also don’t hide their frilly, pink dresses in a broom closet, slide down secret chutes, or jump over castle walls. And princesses definitely do not wear black. But Princess Magnolia is no ordinary princess……
Jan 20, 2015JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Perfectly pink and proper Princess Magnolia has a dark secret. A black secret, to be more precise. When trouble arises, she secretly becomes masked hero The Princess in Black, protecting goats and keeping monsters in line. Short, easy…
Dec 12, 2014LibrarianDest rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An early chapter book with big text, lots of illustrations, and a rollicking story about a princess who secretly fights monsters. The tone is playful and fun. This should be a hit with high-energy princess lovers who also enjoy books like…
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