The Princess in Black books in order
Order: from the publisher's numbered list (princessinblack.com)
Last checked: October 9, 2026, against princessinblack.com
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About this series: sourced facts
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What the story is
Princess Magnolia trades her frilly dresses for a black costume and becomes the Princess in Black whenever trouble shows up.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06The Library of Congress files The Princess in Black under the subject headings Princesses, Monsters and Superheroes.
Source: lccn.loc.gov, checked 2026-11-06About the author
Shannon Hale holds an MFA in creative writing.
Source: shannonhale.com, checked 2026-11-06Shannon Hale's Princess Academy is a Newbery Honor book.
Source: shannonhale.com, checked 2026-11-06Edition facts
Written by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham.
Source: princessinblack.com, checked 2026-11-06Common questions
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