Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy #1: Rory and the Magical MixUps

by Kallie George, Lorena Alvarez Gomez (Illustrator)

Overview

Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in the first book of this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers!

Rory Spellington is fluttering with excitement as she begins her first year at the prestigious Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy! But fairy godmothering might not be as easy as she thought, especially because Rory has always struggled with spelling—magic spelling that is. During her first week at the academy, Rory discovers there is more to being a good fairy godmother than magic, and she will learn she has her own set of talents that set her apart.

"An effervescent, adorable series opener." –Kirkus

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368066556
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Series:	Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy Series , #1
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	140,763
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kallie George is the author of the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series. She works as an author and speaker in Vancouver, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing books for young readers, she leads workshops for aspiring writers. She happened across the Heartwood Hotel on a hike with her husband and wishes she was a mouse like Mona so she could stay there, too. Visit Kallie online at kalliegeorge.com.

Lorena Alvarez was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied graphic design at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. She has illustrated for children's books (including the Carmen series by Anika Denise and Nightlights, a comic book which Lorena also wrote), independent publications, advertising, and fashion magazines. Since 2008, she has been part of La Procesión Puppet Club, an experimental puppetry group of illustrators and visual artists. Visit her online at lorenaalvarez.com.

Editorial Reviews

An effervescent, adorable series opener.

—Kirkus

From the Publisher

2022-08-31
Rory’s attempts at spellcasting often go awry, but a new school and new friends help her see that there is more to being a great fairy godmother than what she can do with her wand.

Though Rory can spell different words, casting magical spells is a different story: “What she wanted to spell with her wand and what came out of her wand never matched.” When she tries to conjure up socks, she ends up with rocks. When she wants new, she gets blue. The other students at Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy for godmothers- and godfathers-in-training don’t seem to have any of the same problems, and Rory’s spelling only gets a little better with practice. But when Rory and two classmates must help a lonely boy as their first magical assignment, Rory realizes that her spelling troubles won’t necessarily keep her from being good at granting wishes. The author’s play on the idea of spelling will be amusing to readers who are still learning to spell with letters rather than a wand, and Rory’s excitement and nervousness will resonate with many children. Energetic illustrations, often incorporating images from nature, feature cheerful, vivid colors and delicately drawn scenes. Rory has brown skin and dark hair; her school is diverse.

An effervescent, adorable series opener. (Fantasy. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews