This novel is built around a central mystery that keeps you hooked.
Princess Academy
You will find that this novel makes you care deeply about its people.
The Princess in Black – Paperback By Hale, Shannon – GOOD
The book is illustrated with vintage prints that evoke nostalgia.
The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party – Paperback – GOOD
This novel is a slow burn that pays off beautifully in the end.
The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde – Hardcover – GOOD
This novel moves at its own pace and never feels rushed.
Princess Academy Newbery Honor Book – Paperback By Hale, Shannon – GOOD
You will love how the illustrated speech bubbles add humor.
Friends Forever by Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham 2021 Trade PB Real Friends Illus
A nice touch is the illustrated signature from the artist on the title page.
Friends Forever (Friends, 3) – Paperback By Hale, Shannon – GOOD
What stands out about this novel is its deep sense of place.
Kind of a Big Deal (Thorndike Press Large Print Striving Reader Collection)
This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.
Dream On – Marcela Hale, Shannon; Cespedes, Roaring Brook Press, Paperback
You will find that the illustrated timeline helps track events.
