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allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
I was worried that this book would be just like the first one since it started out very similarly, but it went a step further! Our Princess is having a party and she is constantly being pulled away to fight monsters. It is quite funny while also giving insight about the complications of having a secret identity. I also liked the other princesses and seeing a vast representation of races, ethnicities, and cultures.
For: fans of the series; readers wanting a good starter chapter book; readers wanting a fast paced read with a compelling tone.
Possible red flags: loneliness; an emotional outburst of frustration; monster fighting; sneaking and keeping secrets.
For: fans of the series; readers wanting a good starter chapter book; readers wanting a fast paced read with a compelling tone.
Possible red flags: loneliness; an emotional outburst of frustration; monster fighting; sneaking and keeping secrets.
ladyoflochness's review against another edition
4.0
The story is probably a 3 star - but the illustrations are so wonderful and my daughter and I really loved Princess Sneezewort.
internationalkris's review against another edition
4.0
Feeling very devoted to the Princess in Black. Fly, Blacky, Fly!
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
Natalie got more Princess in Black books for Christmas, so we're continuing the series together. She doesn't always understand (I think) all of the snide humor, but I'm cracking up as we read.
kindredbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale with illustrations by LeUyen Pham from Penguin Random House Canada in exchange for an honest review.
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party is the second book in this chapter book series. In this story, it is Princess Magnolia's birthday and she has invited 12 of her princess friends over for a party. She wants nothing more than to have the perfect birthday party but she keeps getting called away by the monster alarm. Trying to enjoy her party while simultaneously fighting the monsters is hard enough but gets more complicated when the other princesses begin to notice her absences.
One of my favourite parts of this story is the introduction of Princess Magnolia's princess friends. They're all so diverse and unique characters that I can see having their own storylines. The introduction of these new characters add to the world and will resonate with more readers who may be able to find a princess who looks like them.
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party is the second book in this chapter book series. In this story, it is Princess Magnolia's birthday and she has invited 12 of her princess friends over for a party. She wants nothing more than to have the perfect birthday party but she keeps getting called away by the monster alarm. Trying to enjoy her party while simultaneously fighting the monsters is hard enough but gets more complicated when the other princesses begin to notice her absences.
One of my favourite parts of this story is the introduction of Princess Magnolia's princess friends. They're all so diverse and unique characters that I can see having their own storylines. The introduction of these new characters add to the world and will resonate with more readers who may be able to find a princess who looks like them.
shaekin's review against another edition
4.0
These are still cute. They would be a good choice for kids that can read children's books but are ready for something just a little bit longer. They take me maybe 10-15 minutes to read and have chapters that aren't very long. A good in between type of book before they move on to things like Encyclopedia Brown (are those still a thing?).
unphilosophize's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was cute
It was interesting to see how the princess dealt with frustration
Felt a little weird about some of the other princesses
It was interesting to see how the princess dealt with frustration
Felt a little weird about some of the other princesses
britomarte's review against another edition
4.0
Same review for full series:
I wanted to like these. I really did. The overall concept is good - a princess who is also a superhero, at a reading level that is good for beginners.
Unfortunately, they didn't quite click for me. The drawings were charming, the stories were okay, but I was disappointed in the writing. Simple does not have to mean dull.
I wanted to like these. I really did. The overall concept is good - a princess who is also a superhero, at a reading level that is good for beginners.
Unfortunately, they didn't quite click for me. The drawings were charming, the stories were okay, but I was disappointed in the writing. Simple does not have to mean dull.
snazel's review against another edition
4.0
Princess Magnolia continues to charm, beguile, and smite her way through her double life. Marvellous.
I also eagerly await the sequel, in which Princess Sneezewort and the Goat Boy become a monster-bashing duo.
I also eagerly await the sequel, in which Princess Sneezewort and the Goat Boy become a monster-bashing duo.