What is Iris & Luna – A School Full of Magic, about?
Iris is an animal lover and is excited when she receives an invitation to attend a magical school that trains animal lovers like her to be carers of magical animals.
Plot summary
After saving a baby bird after it had been knocked out of a tree, Iris is pleased to have helped, even if her friends went on a bike ride without her.
Not long after, she hears the doorbell of her home and goes to check who might be at the door. It’s not a person, but a small dog with a postman’s hat, an envelope, and a wink. It’s an invitation to enrol in a magical school, that teaches children how to look after magical animals.
She knows she’ll miss her mum and dad, but attending a magical school is too exciting to turn down. She settles in, meeting other students and staff. Her only worry is whether she’ll make a bestie at her new school. Her roommate Luna is quiet and seems shy, and Iris wonders if they’ll ever be friends. It’s only when something goes wrong that they finally connect.
Soon after they are working on solving a mystery that has been upsetting to many.
Characters
Iris Marvels – loves animals, and will put them first before people. Is worried that the other students are achieving things she isn’t yet, which is a knock to her confidence.
Luna – is from a magical family, and knew about the magical school already. She doesn’t join in with the groups at first, keeping to herself. It’s only when she goes to help Iris, that they finally talk to each other properly, despite being room mates.
Writing Style
Told in 13 chapters with bold Chapter headings and illustrations on almost every page.
FAQs
What age is it for?
6+
What is the Point of View / Tense of the novel?
3rd person / past tense
What genre is the Iris & Luna series?
Chapter Books to Middle Grade
Themes
Animals / Magic / Friendship
Is it part of a series?
Yes
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Author
Aurora Quirón
Illustrator
Isabel Escalante & Chezalbi
Publisher
Harper Collins
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