Maddy Mara Maddy Mara i(21965377 works by)
Also writes as: Hilary Rogers ; Meredith Badger
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

Maddy Mara is the pen name of Australian creative duo Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger. Hilary and Meredith have been collaborating on books for children for nearly two decades. Hilary is an author and former publishing director, who has created several series that have sold into the millions. (https://uklitag.com/en/author/maddy-mara/#:~:text=Maddy%20Mara%20is%20the%20pen,have%20sold%20into%20the%20millions.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Willa the Silver Glitter Dragon 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)

2023 shortlisted REAL Awards Fiction for Younger Readers
y separately published work icon Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon 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)

2024 shortlisted West Australian Young Readers' Book Award Younger Readers
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