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Shannon Hale

    January 26, 1974

    Shannon Hale is a celebrated author known for her imaginative storytelling that bridges the gap between young adult and adult fiction. Her works often explore themes of identity, courage, and the power of the human spirit, delivered with a distinctive voice that captivates readers of all ages. Hale's writing is characterized by its intricate world-building and compelling character development, inviting audiences into richly imagined narratives. Her contribution to the literary landscape is marked by a unique ability to blend magic and realism, creating stories that resonate long after the last page is turned.

    Shannon Hale
    The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate
    Best Friends
    The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
    The Book of Three
    The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle
    Friends: the Series Boxed Set
    • 2024

      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!

      Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn
    • 2024

      The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU s premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them!

      Tales of the Titans
    • 2023

      Amidst the Flower Festival preparations, Princess Magnolia faces an unexpected crisis with a monster and a grumpy emu. Just as chaos unfolds, Prince Valerian, also known as the Prince in Pink, arrives to assist, showcasing his unique talents. After restoring the festival's sparkle, the situation escalates with the return of the angry emu and its companions. This lively story promises surprises and excitement as the characters unite to save the day, continuing the charm of the beloved series.

      The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink
    • 2023

      From the bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, comes another heartwarming and hilarious Kitty and Unicorn story about feeling like a "third wheel"--and the enduring magic of true friendship Kitty has a grand idea. "Let's throw a kitty-corn party!" But when newcomer Puppy messes up Kitty's perfectly laid plans and steals Unicorn's attention and affection, Kitty is NOT pleased. When jealousy takes hold, can Unicorn help Kitty see that nothing will ever threaten a friendship as strong as theirs? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham reunite for another heart-bursting story featuring an utterly adorable kitty-corn pair--plus Puppy, too! ARF!--reassuring readers that true friends never run out of love for each other.

      Party Hearty Kitty-Corn
    • 2022

      Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(659)Add rating

      Struggling with the pressure to be perfect, Unicorn fears losing his friendship with Kitty after a moment of embarrassment. This story explores themes of self-acceptance and the importance of genuine friendship, highlighting that imperfections are a natural part of life. Through Unicorn's journey, readers learn that true friends appreciate each other's flaws and that being oneself is more valuable than striving for perfection.

      Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
    • 2022

      A day of fun at sea turns into an adventure when a mermaid princess, Posy, seeks help from the Princess in Black and her friends to protect her sea goats from a greedy kraken. The group faces challenges in underwater combat, highlighting the difficulties land dwellers encounter in the ocean. Ultimately, they discover that true princesshood involves more than kindness; it requires the courage to speak up. This story blends friendship, bravery, and the importance of standing up for what is right in a whimsical underwater setting.

      The Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess
    • 2022

      This Book Is Not for You!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(441)Add rating

      From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning author Shannon Hale and award-winning illustrator Tracy Subisak, comes a zany picture book that pokes fun at overly gendered notions of "boy books" and "girl books" and celebrates the pleasure of a good book. Stanley’s thrilled for bookmobile day—until the old man at the window refuses to lend him the story he wants, all because it features a girl. “Girl books” are only for girls, the book man insists, just like cat books are only for cats and robot books are only for robots. But when a dinosaur arrives at the bookmobile and successfully demands a book about ponies, Stanley musters the courage to ask for the tale he really wants—about a girl adventurer fighting pirates on the open seas. By speaking up, Stanley inspires the people, cats, robots, and goats around him to read more stories outside their experiences and enjoy the pleasure of a good book of their choosing.

      This Book Is Not for You!
    • 2022
    • 2021

      Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.9(767)Add rating

      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.

      Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld