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THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE BATHTIME BATTLE

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Shannon Hale and Dean Hale · 2019

Is THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE BATHTIME BATTLE appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE BATHTIME BATTLE by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Series positionBook 7 · Princess in Black
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 2/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

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Nov 7, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 8 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE GIANT PROBLEMStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · PRINCESS IN BLACKAges 6+
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 1 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACKAges 6+
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5
    About the same
  3. Book 2 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE PERFECT PRINCESS PARTYAges 6+
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 3 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE HUNGRY BUNNY HORDE
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 4 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK TAKES A VACATION
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 5 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE MYSTERIOUS PLAYDATE
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 6 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE SCIENCE FAIR SCARE
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 7 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE BATHTIME BATTLE
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 8 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE GIANT PROBLEM
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 9 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE MERMAID PRINCESS
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 11 · THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE KITTY CATASTROPHE
    Violence2/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book belongs to a recognizable character series, but the story itself is not primarily an advertisement or product-placement vehicle.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Any conflict language is mild and suitable for young readers; strong profanity and slurs are not expected.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Monsters and moments of peril may be mildly startling, but the threats are comic and not intensely frightening.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Cartoon fantasy battles and monster-catching action occur, but injuries are not emphasized and the tone remains playful.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Facing monsters and taking responsibility for protecting others are central, presented as heroic but playful rather than reckless.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Superhero pretend play, imaginative fantasy, and inventive solutions strongly encourage creative play and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The cast includes varied personalities and fantasy characters, though human identity diversity is not the book's central focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It supports reading fluency, sequencing, and social-emotional learning, but teaching factual content is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Helping friends and caring about others are important parts of the heroine's actions and choices.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports responsibility, helping others, perseverance, and using abilities to solve problems rather than avoiding them.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The heroine is brave, capable, and protective, while the story allows room for humor and age-appropriate imperfection.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE BATHTIME BATTLE would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE BATHTIME BATTLE, and what caused that change?
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