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 Rani the Enchanted Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28604477 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'In the Magic Forest, ordinary girls transform into powerful dragons. As Dragon Girls, they can soar above the treetops, breathe magical bursts of fire, and roar loud enough to shake the ground. Rani the Enchanted Dragon faces one of the biggest challenges the Magic Forest has ever seen. A new villain has an evil plot in mind. She's planning to kidnap all the adorable animals who usually help Dragon Girls complete their quests. Without these forest friends, this special place could be lost forever! Bonus content inside: quizzes, fun facts and more!'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dragon Girls : Special Edition Maddy Mara , 2024 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28604451 2024 series - author children's fiction children's fantasy
1 y separately published work icon Eloise the Flame Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28455208 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Fire Dragons are here! Three new girls share an incredible secret-- they can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest!'  (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Zora the Snow Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28455120 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Storm Dragons are here! Three new girls share an incredible secret-- they can transform into powerful Storm Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish an all-new villain, the Chaos Queen.'  (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Mina the Lightning Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 28363201 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy 'Mina, Hana and Zora are returning to the Magic Forest for another epic adventure. The girls love when they get to spend time together, but it’s even more special when they get to do it as Storm Dragons! With help from her twin sister and cousin, Mina must trust her instincts and use her roar to restore the balance of the forest’s lightning storms. If they have any chance to save this special place, they must outsmart the Chaos Queen before she becomes even more powerful.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon Itty Bitty Kitty #4 Maddy Mara , South Melbourne : Affirm Press , 2024 27652947 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'Itty Bitty Kitty LOVES cheek rubs, hiding under the sofa and looking after her humans. She HATES being called cute. She is almost a tiger, after all!

'She may still be a kitten, but Itty Bitty is ready to take on the world. And she knows all the Cat Laws.

'She knows much more than her family, who don't even realise that babysitters are evil or that cats should go to school with their humans. And don't get her started on the vet!

'Join Itty Bitty on three epic adventures. Will she stick to the rules? Or will this kitty make up her own rules for life?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Zali Sparkles Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 27471230 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Join the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day.

'Welcome back to the Magic Forest!

'Zali and the other Sprout Wings are learning all about the Sparkleberries, the most creative fairy pod in the Magic Forest. Zali is excited for the arts and crafts--but the Sparkleberry tryout also requires singing and dancing, which makes her very nervous! Can Zali overcome her fears and put on an amazing show with her friends? And when it's over, will the Sprout Fairies get to join their favorite fairy pods?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Coco Twinkles Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 27471158 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Join the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day.

'Welcome to the Magic Forest!

'Coco is so excited to learn from the talented Twinklestars--the expert fairy bakers. Together with Lulu, Nova, and Zali, she has to create a brand-new recipe for the Twinklestar pod tryout. But just when they think they have the perfect recipe, a troll prank causes all of their plans to go awry. Can the fairy friends whip up a creative solution and win the day?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Nova Shimmers Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 27471096 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Nova and her best fairy friends Lulu, Coco, and Zali, are ready for their next fairy pod tryout, this time for the Shimmerbuds ― who know all about fairy medicine. Nova isn’t very speedy, but she loves helping the forest animals! When the forest trolls interrupt the challenge with more shenanigans, Nova has to think fast. Can she and the other Sprout Wings work together and mend the mess?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Lulu Flutters Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 27471025 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The new Sprout Wing fairies, Lulu, Nova, Coco, and Zali, can’t wait to explore their home in the Forever Tree. Soon, they’ll try out to see which fairy pod they each belong to, starting with the swift and sporty Flutterflies! Lulu wants to stay close to her friends, but there are four different pods, each with a special talent ― plus mischievous trolls stirring up trouble! Will the Sprout Wings be fairy friends forever?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Forever Fairies Maddy Mara , 2024 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024- 27470999 2024 series - author children's fiction fantasy
2 y separately published work icon Hana the Thunder Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2024 27138006 2024 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Dragon Girls series continues with an all-new group of girls!

'The Storm Dragons will harness the incredible powers of thunder, lightning, and snow to help defeat a brand-new villain the Magic Forest: The Chaos Queen.

'Hana the Thunder Dragon doesn't like bullies. So she's determined to stop the Chaos Queen from causing trouble all over the Magic Forest. All she needs is a little help from her friends--and a lot of dragon magic!' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Sofia the Lagoon Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26851793 2023 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'The Sea Dragons have a final adventure left in their quest to save the Magic Forest. One last Sea Keeper needs to be rescued―and it’s the most important one yet! Sofia will lead the group using her diving skills. Together, the girls must travel to the depths of the ocean to find a missing magical narwhal. The girls are running out of time before the Magic Forest is left to the fate of the Fire Queen!' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Itty Bitty Kitty #3 Maddy Mara , Noémie Geonet Landry (illustrator), Mulgrave : Affirm Press , 2023 26836223 2023 single work picture book children's

'Itty Bitty Kitty LOVES tree climbing, leaping on leaves and sleeping in sunbeams. She HATES being called cute. She is almost a tiger, after all!

'She may still be a kitten, but Itty Bitty is ready to take on the world. And she knows all the Cat Laws.

'But her family is taking a long time to learn the rules. They still don't know that cats must play when the moon is full. And they think cats are clumsy! Itty Bitty has a lot to teach them.

'Join Itty Bitty on three new epic adventures. Will she stick to the rules? Or will this kitty make up her own rules for life?' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon Zoe the Beach Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26379430 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Grace, Zoe and Sofia are travelling back to the Magic Forest for another adventure as Sea Dragons. The girls must work together and face their fears in order to save a missing turtle leader. Zoe will have to put her surfing skills to work and take the daring lead on this quest. If she doesn't succeed, the Fire Queen will be one step closer to destroying the natural balance of the Magic Forest's seas!' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Battle for Imperia Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26225975 2023 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world

'Play the game. Save the realm.

'Team Dragon is facing their most challenging adventure yet Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have been dropped in the ancient dragon city of Dracopolis. They have only one more Thunder Egg to return before the prophecy can come true, and dragons can return to Imperia.

'The people of Dracopolis are counting on Team Dragon to win, but the evil ruler Dartsmith never plays fair. Luca, Yazmine, and Zane will need all the help they can get if they're going to defeat him for good and finally bring peace to Imperia.' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Frozen Sea Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26225879 2023 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world

'Play the game. Save the realm.

'Team Dragon is back This time Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have landed in the icy region of North Gelida. Here they must navigate giant frozen waves and outrun a hungry monster made of snow to return the second Thunder Egg to its frosty palace.

'But Dartsmith, the evil leader of Imperia, is always lurking, determined to make sure the dragon prophecy won't come true. He'll do whatever it takes to win the Dragon Games--but Luca, Yazmine, and Zane are determined to stop him' (Publication summary)

2 y separately published work icon The Thunder Egg Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26225767 2023 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!

'Play the game. Save the realm.

'One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine, and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia.

'The geode is actually a dragon egg! It’s one of three Thunder Eggs that needs to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land. In order to return the first egg, the kids must face off against the evil ruler of Imperia in a dangerous game.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Dragon Games Maddy Mara , 2023 Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023- 26225720 2023 series - author children's fiction children's fantasy
2 y separately published work icon Grace the Cove Dragon Maddy Mara , Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2023 26041667 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'Three new girls share an incredible secret―they can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish the evil Fire Queen, once and for all.' (Publication summary)

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