bak8382's review
5.0
My kids liked this so much that we finished it in two days. While keeping many of the elements that readers love about this series, this story is a little different. Instead of a monster the heroes are battling a giant, and instead of just a couple of heroes, heroes appear to be coming out of the woodwork to wage battle. The resolution is nothing that the heroes see coming, and it will be interesting to see how all the additional heroes are incorporated into future books.
janeofalltrades's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
Both a princess and a superhero? Yes please.
This is apparently the eighth book in the series, which, according to Shannon Hale, both boys and girls enjoy, and want to know more about, despite them saying that reading about princesses is not something they want to do.
The Princess in Black misses her friends, that she had over for her birthday, so decides to get into her disguise and go seek them. What follows is mostly lining up new superhero kids for a future adventure, but it was still fun to see the different ways that the kids disguised their pets.
Thoroughly silly book with funny names for the various superheroes, and their pets. but of course, they all unite to fight the common enemy, a giant that is heading to wards town.
Kids will enjoy the bright and colorful illustrations, as well as the realistic way the kids fight the giant that is threatening them, as well as the solution to the problem.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This is apparently the eighth book in the series, which, according to Shannon Hale, both boys and girls enjoy, and want to know more about, despite them saying that reading about princesses is not something they want to do.
The Princess in Black misses her friends, that she had over for her birthday, so decides to get into her disguise and go seek them. What follows is mostly lining up new superhero kids for a future adventure, but it was still fun to see the different ways that the kids disguised their pets.
Thoroughly silly book with funny names for the various superheroes, and their pets. but of course, they all unite to fight the common enemy, a giant that is heading to wards town.
Kids will enjoy the bright and colorful illustrations, as well as the realistic way the kids fight the giant that is threatening them, as well as the solution to the problem.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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Another fun Princess in Black adventure. Featuring a whole slew of heroes, a giant problem, and some snowy playdates, this was such an engaging read.
As with the other books, the illustrations on lovely. Great level of detail. From fight scenes to creative problem-solving, this was a great read that shows some problems are too big to tackle on your own.
Perfect for superhero fans and princess fans alike. This series had cool costumes, epic fight scenes, fun catch phrases, and tons of awesome characters. I always love seeing who shows up next.
A great series for young readers.
Another fun Princess in Black adventure. Featuring a whole slew of heroes, a giant problem, and some snowy playdates, this was such an engaging read.
As with the other books, the illustrations on lovely. Great level of detail. From fight scenes to creative problem-solving, this was a great read that shows some problems are too big to tackle on your own.
Perfect for superhero fans and princess fans alike. This series had cool costumes, epic fight scenes, fun catch phrases, and tons of awesome characters. I always love seeing who shows up next.
A great series for young readers.
kcwreads's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
panda_incognito's review
4.0
When the first Princess in Black book came out, I hoped that there would be sequels. Now, this series has continued for eight books, and even though some story elements get repetitive, each book does something new and different with the familiar set-up and characters. This eighth book expands on the general story structure with a larger-scale problem and bigger cast, bringing together a variety of disguised superheroes who must take down a gigantic, destructive monster.
The plot twist at the end was very obvious to me as an adult reader, but it will probably surprise the target audience, and the book is creative and different overall. I enjoyed the winter theme, which helps set this apart from previous volumes, and chuckled over the wide range of different superheroes and disguised animal sidekicks. Someone who isn't entertained by the different names and costumes may find this part of the book less appealing, since it spends some of the short page count on introductions instead of more action, but in my experience, the silly disguises and names are part of this series's charm.
Like the rest of the Princess in Black books, this is a great selection for boys and girls of all ages. The series appeals to a broad audience by striking the right balance between its princess and superhero elements, and it also works as both a book for beginning readers and a fun, dramatic read-aloud. These books are fun and appealing for parents and kids, and I highly recommend them.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The plot twist at the end was very obvious to me as an adult reader, but it will probably surprise the target audience, and the book is creative and different overall. I enjoyed the winter theme, which helps set this apart from previous volumes, and chuckled over the wide range of different superheroes and disguised animal sidekicks. Someone who isn't entertained by the different names and costumes may find this part of the book less appealing, since it spends some of the short page count on introductions instead of more action, but in my experience, the silly disguises and names are part of this series's charm.
Like the rest of the Princess in Black books, this is a great selection for boys and girls of all ages. The series appeals to a broad audience by striking the right balance between its princess and superhero elements, and it also works as both a book for beginning readers and a fun, dramatic read-aloud. These books are fun and appealing for parents and kids, and I highly recommend them.
I received an advance copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
readerturnedwriter's review
5.0
This was another really cute, fun addition to the series! It had a fun plot twist that my kids absolutely loved (especially my six year old).
fernandie's review
4.0
Note: I accessed digital review copies of this book through NetGalley and Edelweiss.