Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover

What do our readers think of Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the magical cake, funny sleepover moments, colourful illustrations and Isadora’s unusual fairy-and-vampire family. They also find the story happy and exciting, although some notice that Isadora feels sad or does not sleep well during her first sleepover.

What does the Pageticker team say about Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover?

We love the way this charming early chapter book combines the excitement of a first sleepover with a gentle story about friendship, honesty and making good choices. Harriet Muncaster’s lively pink-and-black illustrations, magical humour and relatable worries make it an inviting choice for newly independent readers, while the baking competition gives children plenty to talk about. Adults may wish to discuss the pressure Isadora feels when a friend suggests bending the rules.

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What is Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover about?

Isadora Moon, a unique blend of fairy and vampire, is thrilled to attend her first sleepover at her friend Zoe's house. Excited for midnight feasts and staying up all night, the girls also plan to bake a cake for their school's competition. But can they resist adding a touch of magic to their creation?

About the author

Harriet Muncaster is a British author and illustrator who loves creating magical stories. She is best known for her popular Isadora Moon books, about a little girl who is half-fairy, half-vampire. Harriet enjoys drawing, making tiny models, and imagining wonderful worlds to share with her readers.

Discussion ideas around Isadora Moon Has a Sleepover

A first sleepover: What do you think makes Isadora feel excited about staying at Zoe’s house, and what might make a first sleepover feel worrying?

Being a true friend: How can Isadora be a good friend to Zoe while still saying what she really thinks?

Magic and fairness: When does using magic make something more fun, and when might it make a competition unfair?

Being different: Isadora is half fairy and half vampire. How does being different help her, and what difficulties can it sometimes create?

The perfect cake: If you entered the school baking competition, what cake would you make and how would you decorate it?