Annie Barrows

Moving into a new home brings unexpected surprises for sisters Stella and Marigold. While exploring their new house, they notice something strange: hidden writing left right on the walls! And that is not the only secret waiting for them. The sisters begin finding mysterious little presents tucked away in clever hiding spots. Who used to live in their house, and why did they leave these wonderful treasures behind? Stella and Marigold decide to become detectives to figure out the clues. Together, they search high and low, turning their very own home into an exciting puzzle. Every corner holds a new discovery and another reason to use their big imaginations. Jump into a delightful adventure full of surprises, sisterly teamwork, and the joy of uncovering secrets right where you live.

Sisters Stella and Marigold are always ready for a new project. When their cousin sends them a special purple notebook meant for listing all of their friends, the girls realize they have a small problem. They need to find way more friends to fill up the pages! But how exactly do you make new friends? The sisters put their heads together and come up with some truly spectacular plans. Maybe they can use magical recipes to make it snow, or perhaps handing out colorful bandages will do the trick. They even try using a special mermaid candleholder to attract new playmates. Some of their wild ideas work out, and some of them end up in silly mix-ups. But through all of the scheming and laughing, they realize that they already have the best friend they could ever ask for right beside them. Dive into another charming adventure full of sisterly love and giant imagination.

Seven-year-old Stella loves to ask big questions about the world, and her four-year-old sister Marigold loves wearing her favorite Halloween costume all year round. Together, these two sisters make the perfect team. They do completely normal things, like going to school, playing in the yard, and visiting the zoo. But when Stella and Marigold are together, even the most regular days turn into amazing adventures. With their giant imaginations, you never know when they might stumble across magical bathrooms, snow monkeys, or dream lions. Whether they are sharing a secret or figuring out a silly problem, they always have each other's backs. If you love stories full of laughs, heartwarming moments, and lots of fun, you will want to be friends with Stella and Marigold. It is a wonderful story about how amazing it is to have a sister.