Marigold Star

Elise Primavera has been writing and illustrating children’s books for more than twenty-five years. She is the author of Marigold Star, The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls, and the Ms. Rapscott’s Girls series for middle graders, and her picture book Auntie Claus has sold more than half a million copies. Visit her at www.eliseprimavera.com.Elise Primavera has been writing and illustrating children’s books for more than twenty-five years. She is the author of Marigold Star, The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls, and the Ms. Rapscott’s Girls series for middle graders, and her picture book Auntie Claus has sold more than half a million copies. Visit her at www.eliseprimavera.com.

“A humorous, affirming middle-grade fantasy extolling friendships (especially imaginary ones).” — Kirkus Reviews“Vivid details in both the text and accompanying art bring Marigold’s magical world to life in this cheerful adventure by Primavera (I’m a Baked Potato!) that celebrates friendship and kindness.” — Publishers Weekly“This gentle fantasy will probably appeal most to primary-grade kids who are proficient readers and middle-graders who enjoy adventure stories softened by a sense of coziness and the near certainty of a happy ending.” — Booklist