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The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale

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jmitschke's review

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4.0

Another fun installment in this delightful series.

lachelle45's review

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adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Release date: October 6, 2020
My smallest, Emily, is a HUGE fan of the Princess in Black. We had to buy them all because she kept the library ones for too long.
So stoked that we were lucky enough to get a arc from Net Galley.
Full review to come.
Big shout out to Net Galley, Shannon & Dean Hale, LeUyen Pham, and Candlewick Press for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

readsewknit's review

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5.0

Shannon and Dean Hale's characteristic whimsy and humor are again present in The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem.

This playful series is a favorite with my seven-year-old daughter, and I enjoy experiencing them with her, as they are fun to read and I appreciate the diverse characters and the colorful illustrations.

Young readers will enjoy feeling like they are smarter than the characters in the book, because they know the truth about who Princess in Black is, as well as the expansive cast of characters, when the characters seemingly don't recognize each other.

At quick count, in this installment, fourteen heroes (both new and old) band together to save the village from a squashing giant. I delighted in the new sidekicks and confess my favorite one is now "Coatrack!"

(I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)

chelse34's review

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4.0

Lots of new heroes in this book!

barbarianlibarian's review

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3.0

not a favorite in the series, didn't like the giants, too many princesses now, but i enjoyed the ridiculous witty names

allmadhere106's review

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4.0

The Princess in Black and friends must face a giant in this book, and more heroes are introduced to help with the new threat. The book fits well with the others in the series, including the consistent humor and steady plot. However, there are now so many characters and superheroes that it's a little muddled for me. Regardless of this, the book is fun, colorful, and a pleasant read.

For: fans of princesses and superheroes; readers wanting a quick starter chapter book.

Possible red flags: monster fighting; misunderstandings.

bak8382's review

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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.