Age rating and parents' guide:The Princess in Black
by Shannon Hale
Ages 6–8
The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale is best for children aged 6–8. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Princess Magnolia secretly becomes the Princess in Black, battling monsters while protecting her royal identity.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the The Princess in Black series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Emotions & empathy
Reading mood
- Thoughtful
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
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