Daisy Meadows

The Rainbow Magic series is a British children's fiction brand, best known for its books published by Orchard Books. The series is credited to the collective pseudonym Daisy Meadows, with the actual writing done by numerous authors. Early books were illustrated by Georgie Ripper, while later ones featured other uncredited artists. The stories revolve around the adventures of friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker, along with their fairy companions. These books achieved significant popularity, ranking as the most-borrowed children's books in UK libraries in 2010 and 2011. The series has been published internationally by various companies, with some variations in titles and series depending on the country and language. Each book typically consists of six chapters, and earlier series often featured a seven-book arc telling a single story, while later series used four-book arcs. Themes for these arcs are varied, such as 'The Sporty Fairies' or 'The Jewel Fairies'.

The Rainbow Magic books are not the product of a single author but rather a collaborative effort under the pseudonym Daisy Meadows. A team of writers, including Linda Chapman, Narinder Dhami, Rachel Elliot, Sue Bentley, Sue Mongredien, Kristen Earhart, Mandy Archer, Tracey West, Sarah Levison, Shannon Penney, Charlie Hart, Karen Ball, AnnMarie Anderson, and Marilyn Kaye, contribute to the series. Each published title includes a dedication that often indicates which author primarily wrote that specific book. Georgie Ripper was the original illustrator for the early books, with subsequent illustrations handled by various other artists who are not individually credited.

The Rainbow Magic books are characterized by a consistent structure and thematic approach. Typically, each book contains six chapters. In the earlier installments of the series, a single overarching narrative would unfold across seven related books. More recent series have adopted a condensed format, with a single story spanning four books. These sets of books are organized around specific themes, such as 'The Sporty Fairies' or 'The Jewel Fairies,' allowing for distinct collections of magical adventures and characters within the broader Rainbow Magic universe.

The core narrative of the Rainbow Magic series centers on the lives and magical escapades of human friends Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker. They are joined by other main characters like Gracie Adebayo and Khadijah Khan, who also feature in the adventures. The magical realm is populated by characters such as Jack Frost, the king of the goblins, and the royal fairy couple, Queen Titania and King Oberon. Supporting characters include the parents of the human protagonists and various fairy attendants like Bertram, the frog footman, contributing to the rich tapestry of the Rainbow Magic world.