Meredith Badger crafts enchanting tales that delve into the wonder and challenges of youth, blending magical elements with relatable coming-of-age themes. Her narrative style is characterized by a playful yet insightful exploration of identity and belonging, creating worlds that are both fantastical and deeply resonant. Badger excels at developing memorable characters whose journeys of self-discovery captivate young readers. Through her imaginative storytelling, she encourages readers to embrace their unique qualities and the adventures that await them.
The collection features five engaging stories centered around the Go Girls as they navigate school life, friendships, and various adventures. From tackling the challenges of being class captain to experiencing the excitement of school camp, these tales highlight the importance of camaraderie and school spirit. The characters face ups and downs, showcasing that while school can be fun, it also requires support from friends to overcome obstacles.
Elly, a fairy with wings and a modern wand, struggles to fit in at fairy schools, often causing chaos. This year, she decides to go undercover at a human school, leaving behind spells and flying lessons for a more ordinary experience. The challenge of blending in with humans promises to be a unique adventure, as Elly navigates the complexities of a normal school life.
Poppy is just your normal, average, every day, ordinary girl. She isn’t the best at school or at sports, and her most remarkable talents are squeezing into tight places and touching her nose with her tongue. This is why Poppy never expects that on her 12th birthday, she will learn something perfectly extraordinary. She is a genie! But genie privileges, such as living in a bottle and granting wishes, don’t come automatically. Poppy must pass all of her classes at Tweenie Genie School—and manage to keep her new identity a complete and total secret. Training to be a genie is hard work. Can Poppy do it?