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The Princess in Black Books 4–6 is a boxed set of three early chapter book adventures featuring Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter ego. It includes stories about a vacation, a mysterious playdate and a science fair, for young readers building confidence with chapter books or enjoying a read-aloud.
At a glance
- Three stories are included: The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation, The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate, and The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare.
- Follows Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter ego across three adventures.
- Listed for readers aged 5–8 and kindergarten through Grade 3.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Three complete early chapter book adventures are gathered in one box set.
- The stories offer a possible step between picture books and longer chapter books, as well as material for shared reading.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Candlewick |
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| Publication date | Oct. 8 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1536209538 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1536209532 |
| Reading age | 5 - 8 years |
|---|---|
| Grade level | Kindergarten - 3 |
| Dimensions | 16.7 x 2.5 x 21 cm |
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| Weight listed | 726 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Young readers moving into early chapter books, particularly those interested in funny princess and monster adventures.
- Adults seeking a set of stories to read aloud with kindergarten and early elementary readers.
- Readers who already enjoy The Princess in Black series and want its fourth through sixth books.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for the series opener, since this set contains books 4–6.
- Buyers seeking a standalone story or non-fiction reading material.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the stories as engaging and entertaining, with readers enjoying the plots and working through the sentences. Feedback also says some seven-year-olds read the books independently and that they suit read-alouds for kindergartners and first graders. This aligns with the listed early chapter book format and age guidance, though reading readiness varies. The ratings are mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ experiences.
Positive themes
- Feedback highlights entertaining stories and readable early chapter book text.
- Readers reportedly enjoy both independent reading and shared read-alouds.
Frequently asked questions
Which books are in this set?
It contains The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation, The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate, and The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare.
What age range is listed?
The listing gives a reading age of 5–8 years and a grade level of kindergarten through Grade 3.
Can a child read these independently?
Customer feedback describes the series as accessible for some seven-year-olds to read independently and also enjoyed as read-alouds for kindergarten and first-grade children. Individual reading ability varies.
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