Princess in Black series
by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale

Princess Magnolia is prim and proper and everything a typical princess should be.  But she has a secret.  You see, Princess Magnolia is also the fearless Princess in Black who saves goats from the very hungry monsters of Monsterland.  There are six books in the series so far.  With each new book, Princess in Black is gradually joined by other masked heroes who help her in her quest.  The books are technically chapter books, but they are quick reads and so much fun.  They’ve got clever humor, cute stories, a fun rhythm, and a wonderful blend of princesses and masked heroes.

I tried introducing these books a few years ago, and while our daughter did enjoy the first one, it wasn’t until she was five and a half or so that she really became a Princess in Black enthusiast.  For awhile there, we read these books WAY too many times to count each day and evening.  We are eagerly awaiting Book Seven!