Bøker av Shannon Hale

Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black.

In the action-packed sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller, "The Princess In Black", Princess Magnolia struggles to conceal her secret superhero identity! Ages: 7+

Following little Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in 'The Group.' Shannon's honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends are.

Jane is a young New York woman who can never seem to find the right man-perhaps because of her secret obsession with Mr. Darcy, as played by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. When a wealthy relative bequeaths her a trip to an English resort catering to Austen-obsessed women, however, Jane''s fantasies of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman suddenly become more real than she ever could have imagined. Is this total immersion in a fake Austenland enough to make Jane kick the Austen obsession for good, or could all her dreams actually culminate in a Mr. Darcy of her own?In this addictive, charming and compassionate story, Shannon Hale brings out the Jane Austen obsessive in all of us.

The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW!Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she's about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.

This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique—from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham All are welcome in the kitty-corn club! Whether you’re long-tailed or short-tailed, furry or feathered, taloned or tentacled, you are just right. From head to toe and horn to tail, join Kitty and Unicorn—alongside Gecko, Parakeet, and a new Octopus friend—as they demonstrate, with humor and creativity, the many ways our bodies may be different, unique, and amazing.Teeny-tiny mini-moo Kitty-corns will read with you Silly-willy hardy-hars Let’s all look at body parts Also Available in board book:Kitty-Corn Club: Things That Go Available in hardcover:Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn Party-Hearty Kitty-Corn Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

"First, a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, and Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins. But what awaits her on that journey will bring her back to the earliest days of her youth, to memories of two sisters eternally at war--and perhaps the chance to keep history from repeating itself. Then, when Raven comes to the aid of a woman in over her head with the Church of Blood, she'll have to face a terrible reminder of her mother's tragic past and an evil closer to her than you may think. Next, Donna Troy hears rumors of an insidious new leader on the rise in Markovia, and she'll stop at nothing to use her powers and her photography to bring the truth to light. Finally, a scientist with nothing to lose needs Beast Boy's powers for terrifying ends. Gar will have to face what truly makes him special--and save his own life in the process"-

From bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes another heartwarming and hilarious Kitty and Unicorn story about big dreams, self-esteem, the enduring magic of true friendship . . . and mermaids!

The essential collection of all three outrageously adorable books from the New York Times bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn series¿plus a bonus poster!¿from Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham From bestselling superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, the Itty-Bitty Box of Kitty-Corn is the ultimate celebration of the magic of friendship and being yourself. This must-have boxed set includes three irresistible picture books¿Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn, and Party Hearty Kitty-Corn¿plus an adorable bonus poster inside. It¿s the purr-fect gift for fans and new readers alike!

Get ready to meet a brand-new hero in this action-packed bestselling tale.When the Princess in Black and her friends meet Prince Valerian, a knight in shining armour, he seems like any other prince in the kingdom. But Prince Valerian is secretly the Prince in Pink, a hero whose special skill is saving parties and celebrations! Can the masked heroes take on a new gang of monsters and save the day in time for cake? An ode to friendship and awesome superhero identities, this newest instalment in the bestselling series takes fans back to the best-loved fairytale world.

Kitty is excited to throw a kitty-corn party but becomes frustrated when newcomer Puppy messes up the decorations, ruins the gift Kitty made, and worst of all, he takes up all of Unicorn's attention.

A National and New York Times Bestseller!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon's got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she's allowed to talk to. Who makes these rules, anyway? And does Shannon have to follow them?A School Library Journal Best Book of 2019A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019One of NBC Today's 26 Best Kids' Books of 20192020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List

"Fresh and funny." -New York Times Book ReviewNewbery Honor author Shannon Hale and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham join forces in this graphic memoir about how hard it is to find your real friends-and why it's worth the journey.When best friends are not forever . . . Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others.Now every day is like a roller coaster for Shannon. Will she and Adrienne stay friends? Can she stand up for herself? And is she in The Group-or out?Parents Magazine Best Graphic Novel of 2017A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017A 2017 Booklist Youth Editors' ChoiceA 2018 YALSA Great Graphic Novel

"Princess Nubia loves her mothers, their home on Themyscira, and all her Amazon aunties, but when Princess Diana is assigned to her bedroom she must learn to live and excel with her new sister"--

With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet.The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It’s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for practice. But just when they’re about to wage battle, a huge foot smashes their snow monster. “SQUASHY!” It’s a giant, and it’s smashing everything in its path! The giant is too strong for the three friends, so the Princess in Blankets has an idea: it’s time to light the Sparkle Signal and summon help. With a rising crescendo of a plot and a delightfully surprising ending, the latest adventure in the New York Times best-selling series features all the Princess in Black’s friends as heroes for the first time.

Get ready for a splish-splashing, action-packed tale in the bestselling series for young readers who like mermaids, monsters and princesses who are always ready for adventure! The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort¿s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice ¿ it means speaking up?

From the bestselling superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, creators of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, comes another positively delightful kitty and unicorn story that celebrates the magic of friendshipΓÇöand the beauty of imperfectionUnicorn is perfect.Everybody thinks so.He yearns to look the way everyone thinks he should. But when a fumble makes Unicorn feel like a big, ugly goof, he canΓÇÖt help but wonder: If heΓÇÖs not absolutely perfect and majestic all the time, will Kitty even want to be his best friend anymore? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham put their horns together once again for a heart-bursting story featuring an utterly adorable kitty-corn pair, showing readers that itΓÇÖs okay to embrace our flaws and share the messy parts of ourselves.

In the eighth title in the New York Times bestselling series, the Princess in Black's snow day is interrupted by a giant who poses a big problem.Princess in Black and her hero friends are enjoying a lovely day in the fluffypuffy snow when BANG! a giant smashes his way through the kingdom. This is too big a job for Princess in Black, Princess in Blankets and Goat Avenger and soon dozens of heroes and pet friends show up to save the day!

Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, is something of a troublemaker. She and her brother have great fun together until a magical prank goes much too far and her parents ground her to Earth! They hope a whole week in the mundane world will teach her that magic is a privilege and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realise the palace servants should be respected.

Written by a teacher, this beginning reader is approximately 750 words in length. Whales are amazing animals. Let your child discover whales today.

Written by a teacher, this beginning reader is approximately 750 words in length. Whales are amazing animals. Let your child discover whales today.

From bestselling author Shannon Hale comes a hilarious, deliciously readable YA novel that will suck you in - literally.

Books 7-8 in Shannon Hale & Dean Hale''s New York Times bestselling series take the Princess in Black on two of her biggest adventures yet!The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle: The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Other masked heroes and their trusty companions show up to help, but how do you battle a stench when your ninja moves fail? Fans with a nose for slapstick will be tickled to see the six stalwart friends join their wits to take on an impossibly beastly stink.The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem: The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It''s a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for practice. But just when they''re about to wage battle, a huge foot smashes their snow monster. "SQUASHY!" It''s a giant, and it''s smashing everything in its path! The giant is too strong for the three friends, so the Princess in Blankets has an idea: it''s time to light the Sparkle Signal and summon help. With a rising crescendo of a plot and a delightfully surprising ending, book 8 features all the Princess in Black''s friends as heroes for the first time.

Five princesses and a Goat Avenger tackle a terrible odour, but just end up moving it around. How can they save the day when their ninja moves are failing? Ages: 5+

From New York Times bestselling authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale comes a story about making mistakes, learning the hard way, and growing up to become a hero.Eleven-year-old Diana has an almost perfect life on the island of Themyscira. But even though she has a loving mother and many "aunties," she is an only child. The only child on the entire island, in fact. Every other person on the island is an adult who's the best in their trade and mighty in body, while Diana is small, sometimes clumsy, and not particularly good at anything. She's not Wonder Woman...yet. What Diana needs is someone her own age whom to talk to. Taking matters into her own hands, she creates a playmate out of clay. It's all fun and games for a while, until things get out of control and Diana has to decide whether she's made a new friend...or a monster!

Princess Magnolia has a superhero mystery to contend with in this fifth instalment of the series. A colourful and engaging chapter book for emerging readers.