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The Princess in Black: Three Smashing Adventures, Books 1–3

Smashing Books: The Princess in Black is a three-book illustrated box set introducing Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter ego. Its humorous early chapter-book adventures may suit children beginning to read longer stories.

At a glance

  • Includes the first three series adventures: The Princess in Black, The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party, and The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde.
  • Written by Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham.
  • The listing describes funny, action-packed stories featuring monster alarms, a royal birthday party, and a monstrous bunny horde.
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$24.23Save 15%

Reference price: $28.50

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Collects three early chapter-book stories in one illustrated set.
  • Customer feedback describes the stories as funny and engaging, with illustrations readers enjoy.
  • The listed age and grade ranges help families judge whether it may suit an early reader.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Book details
PublisherCandlewick
Publication dateAug. 28 2017
EditionIllustrated
LanguageEnglish
Print length288 pages
Reading age5 - 8 years
Grade levelKindergarten - 3
ISBN-10076369777X
ISBN-13978-0763697778
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions16.4 x 2.5 x 21 cm
Weight listed720 g

What to know before buying

  • The listed reading age is 5–8 years and grade level is Kindergarten - 3. Children's reading confidence and preferences vary, so these ranges are guidance rather than a guarantee of fit.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Children beginning early chapter books who enjoy humorous princess and superhero adventures.
  • Families looking for several illustrated stories in one set.

Less suited to

  • Readers seeking a standalone story outside the Princess in Black series or a book in a language other than English.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,000 ratings
  • 5 stars88%88%
  • 4 stars10%10%
  • 3 stars1%1%
  • 2 stars0%0%
  • 1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights the funny, engaging stories, attractive illustrations, and readability for children starting chapter books. This matches the listing's early chapter-book format, but the positive reactions do not establish that every child will find the age guidance or reading level a fit. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though a small share are low-rated.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the illustrations and entertaining stories.
  • Feedback describes the books as easy to follow and engaging for early readers.

Frequently asked questions

Which stories are included?

The set includes The Princess in Black, The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party, and The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde.

Who is this set intended for?

The listing gives a reading age of 5–8 years and a grade level of Kindergarten - 3. These are suggested ranges, not a guarantee that every child in that range will find it suitable.

Is it illustrated?

Yes. The listing identifies the edition as illustrated and credits LeUyen Pham with the illustrations.

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