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Maddy Mara Maddy Mara i(21965377 works by)
Also writes as: Hilary Rogers ; Meredith Badger
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Quinn the Jade Treasure Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 23436286 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Quinn’s jade dragon powers are uniquely suited to help her find the last remaining item that the Shadow Sprites have stolen from the Tree Queen: the Heartstring Violin. The sprites are growing stronger by the hour, but Quinn isn’t worried. She is ready to fight back—with the other Treasure Dragons at her side.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 23436228 2022 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The evil Shadow Sprites have stolen the Magic Mirror, determined to cause chaos among the forest's animals. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the mirror, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon The Greatest Mistakes That Went Right Maddy Mara , Cheryl Orsini (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2021 22586997 2021 single work picture book information book children's

'Are you in a hurry to wonder and worry

'That new things you try won t go right?

'When they simply don t work, don t go all berserk!

'Mistakes can grow wings and take flight.

'Where would we be without big blunders? From Play Doh to penicillin, the Slinky to the Granny Smith apple, some of the best inventions started out as gigantic slip-ups.

'From exciting new talent Maddy Mara comes a blooper reel with amazing consequences and a reminder to all kids scared of trying something new: even the greatest mistakes can go right.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Mei the Ruby Treasure Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21965599 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'Mei must find the ancient and powerful Forest Book. Inside its pages is the entire history of the Magic Forest. Without its precious knowledge, things will start to go very wrong in this enchanted place!'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Naomi the Rainbow Glitter Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21965549 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Naomi loves being a Glitter Dragon Girl. She can fly above treetops and roar glittery bursts of magic. Best of all, she and the other Glitter Dragons are keeping their beloved Magic Forest safe from the Shadow Sprites.

'But all is not as it seems in this special place. The Shadow Sprites' power is growing. . . and they may not be alone. Naomi must harness all the dragon magic she's learned to lead the Glitter Dragon Girls against this new threat.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Willa the Silver Glitter Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21965493 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into a Glitter Dragon Girl. They can breathe glittery fire, soar through the air, and communicate with all the creatures who live in the Magic Forest.

'The troublesome Shadow Sprites are after the Tree Queen's magic again, and it can only be saved by a special potion. The Dragon Girls must work together to gather all of the ingredients. Willa is leading their quest, but she's scared of what might happen if they don't succeed. Can she embrace her inner fire in time-or will the forest be lost forever?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21965433 2021 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar!

'Azmina, Willa, and Naomi are thrilled to learn they're Glitter Dragon Girls. Summoned to the Magic Forest by its magnificent ruler, the Tree Queen, the girls quickly find out their dragon-selves have unbelievable abilities. They can soar above the treetops, breathe glitter-y bursts of fire, and roar loud enough to shake the ground.

'With this newfound magic comes a big responsibility, however. As Dragon Girls, they are sworn protectors of the forest and must help keep it safe from the troublesome Shadow Sprites, who are determined to take the forest's magic for their own.'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dragon Girls Maddy Mara , 2021- Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2021 21965405 2021 series - author children's fiction fantasy
1 y separately published work icon The Girlhoods Hilary Rogers , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2019 16890403 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'Girltopia is a city run by women and girls and it's an amazing place. There's hardly any crime, transport is free, and lots of girls are getting a taste for change.

'Clara and her friends are now part of The Girlhoods, a rebel group who suspect that someone is behind the release of the virus that has affected the men and boys.'

(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Boss Girl Hilary Rogers , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 15447968 2019 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'Girltopia, as everyone now calls the city, is in the grip of a strange virus that affects only men and boys. In the race to find a cure for the virus, Clara and her bestie Arabella have a secret to keep. And it's a big secret. When Clara starts receiving strange messages from a mysterious group called The Girlhoods, she needs to make some tough decisions about who to trust, and who to protect. Girltopia is a new world, and Clara is at the centre of it!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Punky Pineapple Hilary Rogers , Joshie Lefers , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2019 14820124 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'It's a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl! When Missy Starfruit goes missing, Punky Pineapple is on the case! But where could Missy Starfruit be? Punky and his friends will have to brave The Electric Waterfall, explore the Bottom Drawer and ski the slopes of the Freezy Freezer to find out!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Girls, Guys and Choc-Cherry Pies Meredith Badger , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2019 14735599 2019 single work novel young adult

'Leni has so many questions about growing up. And it seems the biggest ones are about herself …

Athletics star Leni is totally confused. She’s trained with her friend Adam for ages, so why is he suddenly acting strangely around her? And what’s she supposed to do about the kissing competition that her bestie’s organised? There’s no-one Leni’s even remotely into – and besides, she’d rather hang out with Jo, the new girl at school. 

Jo’s cool and fun and really seems to understand Leni. But as their friendship grows, Leni starts wondering if they might be more than friends. Maybe there is someone she’d like to kiss after all…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Sleep-Over Special Meredith Badger , Thalia Kalkipsakis , Rowan McAuley , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2018 15049352 2018 selected work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Brilliant Besties Meredith Badger , Rowan McAuley , Chrissie Perry , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2018 15049263 2018 selected work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Grumpy Grapes Hilary Rogers , Joshie Lefers , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14820016 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl! Why does everyone love grapes? Because they’re sweet. But this bunch are sour. No wonder they’ll stop at nothing to become sweet again!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Crazy Kiwi Hilary Rogers , Joshie Lefers , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14819372 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'It’s a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl! What’s your favourite fruit? Bet it’s not kiwifruit. No wonder Kiwi goes bananas!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Bad Apple Hilary Rogers , Joshie Lefers , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14819224 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'It's a whole bunch of crazy in the fruit bowl! Most apples are good, right? But Bad Apple is being bad again. He is always playing tricks on the other Frooties!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Frooties Hilary Rogers , Joshie Lefers , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2018- 14819161 2018 series - author children's fiction
1 y separately published work icon Secret Stash Meredith Badger , Rowan McAuley , Chrissie Perry , Richmond : Hardie Grant Egmont , 2018 14149350 2018 selected work children's fiction children's

'Everyone has secrets, whether it’s a crush, something they’re embarrassed about or something they just can’t tell their friends … or can they? Join Holly, Casey and Chloe in another bumper collection of Go Girl favourites.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Girltopia Hilary Rogers , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2018 14071199 2018 single work children's fiction children's science fiction

'Clara is the sort of girl who hates getting into trouble. She even hates it when others get into trouble. But when every single man and boy in the city are struck down by a mysterious illness, Clara realises this is no time to be worrying about being good.

'It's time for a daring rescue mission!

'Maybe the boys and men will just wake up, Clara thinks. Maybe everything will go back to normal. Clara didn't know how wrong she was. Only one thing is for sure the girls are in charge!'  (Publication summary)

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