Isadora Moon and the New Girl - by Harriet Muncaster (Paperback)

About the Book

"Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy, her dad is a vampire, and she's a bit of both. When a new girl, Ava, joins her class, Isadora is keen to make friends. But Ava's not interested. She'd much rather be back at her old school, with her old friends, who are much more fun to play with. Isadora's classmates are happy to leave Ava on her own since she clearly doesn't like them, but Isadora figures out that there's something more going on beneath Ava's unfriendly surface. Can Isadora help Ava to let her guard down, and give her new school a chance? A magical story about the power of kindness, inclusivity, and friendship"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

The 17th adventure in the Isadora Moon series--she's half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!

Isadora learns about the importance of kindness when a new girl, who doesn't seem to want to be friends, joins her class.

This beautiful, charming, funny series of first chapter books is perfect for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite! 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!

Review Quotes

"With its mix of the alluringly different and comfortingly familiar, this magical story is perfect for its intended audience of new solo readers." - Red Reading Hub

"Muncaster's abundant pink and black cartoons reflect the way Isadora feels caught between worlds, while humorously revealing the chaos that unfolds at both schools. . . . A breezy supernatural take on the classic "be yourself" narrative." --Publishers Weekly on Isadora Moon Goes to School

"A message as attractive as the black, white, and pink illustrations. . . . A charming story about self-acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews on Isadora Moon Goes to School

"Illustrated with charming pink-and-black drawings, this is a good story about acceptance, being different, and finding one's place in the world." --School Library Journal on Isadora Moon Goes to School

"Isadora makes an irresistible heroine." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books on Isadora Moon Goes to School

"This book is perfect for early elementary-schoolers who live life to the beat of their own drum." --Booklist on Isadora Moon Goes to School

About the Author

Harriet Muncaster is the author and illustrator of the internationally bestselling Isadora Moon series as well as two related series: Mirabelle and Emerald, and the stunning middle-grade trilogy Victoria Stitch. Harriet lives with her husband and daughter near some beautiful countryside in Bedfordshire, England.