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Author: Shannon Hale

📘 The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation by Shannon Hale

After a long night of battling monsters, Princess Magnolia, the Princess in Black, decides a vacation is overdue. The Goat Avenger offers to guard the goats, so she bicycles to the seaside. While she relaxes in a hammock, a roar shatters the calm— a sea monster threatens her beach escape. Now, the Princess must confront the unexpected monster and decide whether to resume her heroic role or enjoy the sun, sea, and sand. With humor and adventure, this picture book explores a princess's quest for rest while keeping an eye on her kingdom’s safety.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Shannon Hale

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