mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This is a quite okay and funny book about a different princess. I just wish it was a bit moreee uhm something? Its lacking something? maybe lost in the translation?but its good with different stories about princesses!
sarahannkateri's review against another edition
4.0
Princess Magnolia is a very proper princess - with a very improper secret. When monsters threaten the kingdom, she dons a black disguise and rides away to vanquish them. Cute art and story, with some nice suspense (will the duchess find out her secret?). I also liked how the goatherd was inspired by the princess, and would definitely read one of their next adventures.
eadrianschmitz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ashtonbakerreads's review against another edition
4.0
Cute early chapter book that I read aloud to my daughter. She liked the illustrations, and as she gets a little older, I think she will like a monster fighting princess. It was the perfect balance of words and pictures so that her attention didn’t wander too much, and I was entertained as the adult reader.
katreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
This book was fun! I read it myself and then we read it at bedtime. The kids enjoyed it!
trishah05's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
internationalkris's review against another edition
4.0
The adventure! The intrigue! The secret passages! This series is completely fun. Enjoy!
nakedsushi's review against another edition
3.0
As far as kids' books go, this was pretty good. I liked that the main character was a super hero who fought monsters, but I didn't like how the book presented the Princess in Black as the alter ego and that wearing black, fighting monsters, and being all around awesome was *not* the norm for princesses.
This is a good book for my almost-four-year-old who's on the precipice of being able to read. It has more content and a more interesting story than most of her picture books, is presented as a chapter book, but also has interesting illustrations along the way. In fact, LeUyen Pham's illustrations are probably my favorite part. So plus points for having an awesome illustrator.
This is a good book for my almost-four-year-old who's on the precipice of being able to read. It has more content and a more interesting story than most of her picture books, is presented as a chapter book, but also has interesting illustrations along the way. In fact, LeUyen Pham's illustrations are probably my favorite part. So plus points for having an awesome illustrator.