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Isadora Moon and the Pop Stars

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!

Isadora is special because she is different.

Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she’s a bit of both.

Isadora is so excited.

She has been invited to go to a pop concert with her friend, Araminta.

She has never seen a band like Glitterbat before.

The music is gothic and vampire-y and ELECTRIC.

She can’t wait to show the dance moves to her friends at school.

But will they understand, or will they think her vampire music is a bit strange?

With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming and funny series of first chapter books.

Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O’Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster.

Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap’s Academy.

ONE day until I go to my new school.
Eeeek!
It’s called Inkcap’s Academy and it’s in Twitching.
TWITCHING!
Yes, I now live on the completely opposite side of Wiskling Wood to my old school in Acornia, and more importantly, MY FRIENDS…

Wiska Wildflower is relieved when she makes friends with Cleobelle and Primrose on her first day at Inkcap’s Academy.
They love Wiska’s drawings and ask her to help them design matching outfits for a special fashion show in Spellbrooke City.
But the more Wiska gets to know her new friends, the more she feels she must hide her true self and follow their rules.
Can Wiska find the bravery she needs to get her creative spark back and discover true friendship?

Isadora Moon Makes a Wish

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Isadora Moon is special because she’s different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she is a bit of both. Isadora loves the night, bats and her black tutu, but she also loves the sunshine, her magic wand and Pink Rabbit. She is proud to be different, but with parents like hers, everyday activities don’t always go to plan! When Isadora discovers a wishing well, the mischievous nymph who lives inside grants her the wish of constant happiness. But being happy all the time isn’t quite as enjoyable as Isadora expects. Can Isadora convince the nymph to undo the wish, and allow her to feel all of her feelings again? A funny and heartwarming story that gently explores how feelings aren’t ‘good’ or ‘bad’, and that experiencing all of your feelings is part of what makes you human (or half vampire half fairy!). Beautifully presented in hardback with silver sprayed edges, this is the perfect gift for Harriet Muncaster fans.

Mirabelle and the Picnic Pranks

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. So, her parents’ picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her annoying brother, Wilbur. But when Mirabelle gets caught putting frogspawn in Wilbur’s drink she’s sent inside. It’s so unfair! Why should she have to miss the party? Then a brilliant idea strikes: If she uses a shrinking potion on herself, she’ll be too tiny for anyone to see, so she’ll still be able to enjoy the party! But Mirabelle is about to discover that the garden feels a little more dangerous when you’re no taller than a blade of grass. Have her mischievous ways gone too far this time…?

Isadora Moon and the Frost Festival

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she’s a bit of both. Isadora and her family are visiting the Frost Festival, a huge celebration of the winter fairies! There’s ice skating, fairground rides, gingerbread houses and lots of delicious fairy hot chocolate. It’s magical! But in the hustle and bustle Isadora gets separated from both her family and Pink Rabbit. Can she find them before the grand fairy lights are switched on?

Emerald and the Sea Sprites

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Emerald and the Sea Sprites is a fun, short chapter book about a mermaid princess and her stepsister. With green and black illustrations, we follow Emerald and Delphina on an adventure to find sea sprites after they sneak out of the palace. There’s also a pet octopus called Inkibelle. It’s a lovely story about siblings bonding, learning to share, and the importance of leaving creatures in their natural habitat. It also has a quiz at the back of the book and some ideas for things to make and do, as well as a fabulous sparkly cover! In the same world as Isadora Moon and Mirabelle, Emerald will be loved by fans of those books.

Isadora Moon Under the Sea

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!

Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she’s a bit of both.

Isadora has been invited to a sleepover, which is always fun, but this time it’s even more exciting because she will be staying at her mermaid friend’s house under the sea! It’s so much fun spending time with her watery friends, but while she’s there Isadora meets a mermaid called Emerald who doesn’t seem to be having such a nice time. In the middle of the night, when everyone else is fast asleep, Emerald finally reveals to Isadora what has been troubling her. Can Isadora help Emerald sort out her problem? It’s the beginning of an amazing underwater adventure!

Mirabelle Wants to Win

Harriet Muncaster

Picturebook

Although this is fantasy fiction complete with magic potions and half-witches, Mirabelle’s friendship troubles and their competitive spirit, inspired by a famous female footballer, strike a realistic chord. Some readers might also identify with the temptation to cheat, but then discover “there’s magic in doing something you love and working hard at it to be as good as you can be.”

The concluding quiz is like icing on a yummy cake that’s shared among friends and leaves them feeling happy and eager for more. Harriet Muncaster’s Isadora Moon and Emerald books are firm favourites with KS1 girls in particular, so this title will undoubtedly be popular. And, librarians note: once hooked, children will probably want to progress to Victoria Stitch. Note, too, that the author’s website has lots of creative ideas and interesting questions.

Emerald and the Ocean Parade

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Emerald and the Sea Sprites is a fun, short chapter book about a mermaid princess. With green and black illustrations, we follow Emerald on and adventure to learn how to be a mermaid princess in her own style at the Ocean Parade. There’s also a pet octopus called Inkibelle. It’s a lovely story about identity and finding what matters. In the same world as Isadora Moon and Mirabelle, Emerald will be loved by fans of those books.

Isadora Moon and the Shooting Star

Harriet Muncaster

Chapter book

Isadora Moon is special because she’s different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she’s a bit of both.

Isadora is observing the night sky for a school project – her class is learning everything about space and she decides to look at the stars for inspiration.

But wait, what is that? Through the telescope, Isadora spots a shooting star that falls to Earth! After courageously finding the place where the star landed, Isadora discovers a new twinkling friend. Her name is Nova, she is a Glow Sprite and she is not supposed to be there. Even worse, Nova’s moon kitten Pluto is lost and she needs Isadora’s help to find him. Between magical campfires, space lessons, moon cheese and a glowing sleepover, Isadora will need to use all her wits to help Nova finding Pluto before her new friend has to fly back to the stars.