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The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

rhodesee's review

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3.0

Another great installment in Princess Magnolia's continuing adventures. This is such a great series and I'm always glad to see a new one. If you've liked the others you'll enjoy this one too as it has all cuteness, team work, problem solving and strong female protagonists that we've come to expect from the series.

koalachick's review

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5.0

I am loving how they build on each other. Written so nicely for my 7 year old to read on her own. I love that she wants to share them with me.

yapha's review

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5.0

Another fabulous entry into the Princess in Black series! I love the science tie ins and the monster-fighting princesses! Highly recommended for grades K & up.

mckenzierichardson's review against another edition

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4.0

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Another all-new adventure featuring Princess Magnolia and her friends. In this one, the princesses participate in a science fair, complete with creative inventions, animal habitats, and a model volcano. However, all is not as it seems and the Princess in Black soon shows up to save the day (with some help, of course).

As with the previous books, this one consists of short chapters good for young readers and uses simple, repetitive language that is engaging and fun. The illustrations colorful and detailed, adding to the humor of the story.

As the series progressed, I've liked getting to know some of the other princesses a little better (and the hint that we may see more of them in the future).

Complete with creative problem-solving and unexpected new friendships, this is an adorable book that adds a little bit of science and a lot a bit of fun. Another fantastic book in the series. I can't wait to read the next one to see what hijinks happen next.

kcwreads's review

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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

4.0

readerturnedwriter's review

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5.0

Another fun one! My girls especially loved the ending with the new heroes introduced!

laura_mcloughlin's review

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4.0

A fun entry. Lots of silliness, lots of princess teamwork, lots of problem solving.

sb1999's review

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4.0

Such a cute book...I wish more writers wrote books this length with tiny chapters. These help to bridge the gap between picture books and mid grade readers

lisajh5858's review

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4.0

I love the Princess in Black and I enjoyed that this one included science and teamwork... And of course a hint at the new heroes coming...

wordnerd153's review

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4.0

What do you do when a volcanic science project morphs into a sticky monster that threatens to eat everyone at the Interkingdom Science Fair? If you're the Princess in Black and the Princess in Blankets, you use your brains, your brawn and a few royal friends to tote that giant monster to the entrance of Monster Land and banish him forever. As with the other titles in the series, the sixth installment is action-packed, hilarious, and a celebration of bravery and perseverance. The last chapter ends on a cliffhanger that will have fans clamoring for book seven.