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Shannon Hale

  • 5 stars across 50 books
Since the publication of her first book The Goose Girl in 2003, Shannon Hale has become a beloved author to young readers as well as booksellers. Her third novel, Princess Academy, was awarded a Newbery Honor and was a New York Times bestseller. Shannon has also written for adults, including Austenland, recently released as a major feature film. She lives near Salt Lake City in Utah, with her husband, the author Dean Hale, and their four children.
6th July 2017

The Princess in Black

A PERFECT PRINCESS. A SECRET SUPERHERO. Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue mo... MoreThe Princess in Black

(17 reviews) Review
5th July 2018

The Princess in Black Takes a Holiday

It's holiday time for the Princess in the bestselling, laugh-a-minute, action-packed adventure for young readers who... MoreThe Princess in Black Takes a Holiday

(15 reviews) Review
5th July 2018

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

The third adventure in the bestselling, hilarious and action-packed series for young readers who like their princess... MoreThe Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

(7 reviews) Review
7th March 2019

The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate

Princess Magnolia and Princess Sneezewort are planning a princess playdate, but then a shout from a monster outside Prin... MoreThe Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate

(6 reviews) Review
28th August 2014

Ever After High: The Unfairest of Them All: Book 2

It's the aftermath of Legacy Day, the day when the students at Ever After High are supposed to pledge to follow in the... MoreEver After High: The Unfairest of Them All: Book 2

(4 reviews) Review
6th July 2017

The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party

Princess Magnolia struggles to conceal her secret superhero identity in this action-packed sequel to New York Time... MoreThe Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party

(4 reviews) Review
7th March 2019

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

Princess Magnolia is excited to go to the Science Fair to present her poster about seeds and plants. But when she and he... MoreThe Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

(4 reviews) Review
4th June 2020

The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle

Everyone's favourite princess returns for her smelliest battle yet. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, but every... MoreThe Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle

(3 reviews) Review
6th June 2013

Princess Academy

This New York Times bestseller and Newbery-Honor-winning fantasy novel is a compelling, warm and witty story of would-be... MorePrincess Academy

(2 reviews) Review
2nd May 2017

Real Friends

Following little Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaste... MoreReal Friends

(2 reviews) Review
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    This is a really lovely book. I think it has a really lovely message and is really really relatable to girls my age who are starting secondary school...

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    The Princess in Black

    by KPH

    This book was so much fun to read! Great for younger readers who are moving on to longer stories and first chapter books. With colour pictures and an...

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    The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem

    by Rowen

    Another winner, we haven't found one in this series that we haven't loved. Easy to read, loads of colour pictures and very funny. We love all the diff...