Rainbow Magic

Rainbow Magic is a British children's fiction brand originally created by Working Partners[1] and now owned by HIT Entertainment. It is best known for the children's books published by Orchard Books.[2] The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors under the collective pseudonym Daisy Meadows, and illustrated by Georgie Ripper in some books and uncredited illustrators in the latest books. The series follows the lives of Kirsty Tate and Rachel Walker and their magical adventures with their fairy friends.

Rainbow Magic
The current Rainbow Magic logo
AuthorDaisy Meadows
IllustratorGeorgie Ripper (2003–2007)
Orchard Books illustrators (2008–present)
Cover artistGeorgie Ripper (2003–2007)
Orchard Books illustrators (2008–present)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherOrchard Books
Published2003–present
Media typePrint (hardcover and paperback) and eBook editions

Rainbow Magic books by Daisy Meadows were the most-borrowed children's books at libraries in the United Kingdom, and the second-most borrowed books overall at those libraries, in 2010 and 2011.[3][4]

The Rainbow Magic books are issued by Scholastic Inc. in the United States. Some series and individual book titles vary in the Scholastic editions. There are also colored Rainbow Magic books for younger readers, which are also published by Scholastic.

The books are usually six chapters long and are grouped in sets based on a theme, such as 'The Sporty Fairies' and 'The Jewel Fairies'.

Characters

Main characters
  • Rachel Walker: friendly, caring and creative. She sometimes feels sorry for Jack Frost because he doesn't have friends.
  • Kirsty Tate: kind and clever, as well as loyal, fun-loving and adventurous. She is light on her feet, quite fast and usually makes up the plans.
  • Jack Frost: rude, greedy and not very nice. He is the King of the Goblins and he always orders them to do things for him.
  • Goblins: They cause tons of mischief and trouble. They have hooked noses and green skin. They used to be small and tiny in the early books, but later on they were changed so they are the size of an average child.
  • Lucy Longwhiskers: Rabbit who lives in the Friendship Forest.
  • Mr. Walker: Rachel Walker's father
  • Mrs. Walker: Rachel Walker's mother
  • Mr. Tate: Kirsty Tate's father
  • Mrs. Tate: Kirsty Tate's mother
  • Queen Titania: gentle and kind, wanting only the best for her subjects. She shows gratefulness towards the girls' help and acts as a mentor to the fairies.
  • King Oberon: noble and fair, usually the one dealing with Jack Frost in person. He seems to be the only person Jack is scared of.
  • Various fairies: friends of Rachel and Kirsty
  • Magical animals/pets

Fairies

Rainbow Fairies
  • Ruby the Red Fairy:
  • Amber the Orange Fairy:
  • Saffron the Yellow Fairy:
  • Fern the Green Fairy:
  • Sky the Blue Fairy:
  • Izzy the Indigo Fairy:
  • Heather the Violet Fairy:

Weather Fairies
  • Crystal the Snow Fairy: Crystal is in charge of making it snow. She thinks Jack Frost gives winter a bad reputation.
  • Abigail the Breeze Fairy: Abigail is in charge of making it windy. She is very eco-conscious.
  • Pearl the Cloud Fairy: Pearl is in charge of making it cloudy. She often has her head in the clouds.
  • Goldie the Sunshine Fairy: Goldie is in charge of making it sunny. She is an early riser.
  • Evie the Mist Fairy: Evie is in charge of making it misty. She loves mystery books.
  • Storm the Lightning Fairy: Storm is in charge of making it stormy. She is very loud.
  • Hayley the Rain Fairy: Hayley is in charge of making it rainy. Her favourite movie is Singin' in the Rain.

Party Fairies
  • Cherry the Cake Fairy: Cherry protects birthday cakes. Her favourite type of cake is black forest cake.
  • Melodie the Music Fairy: Melodie protects party music. She can make instruments play by themselves.
  • Grace the Glitter Fairy: Grace protects party decorations. She is sparkly and cheerful.
  • Honey the Sweet Fairy (known as Honey the Candy Fairy in the US): Honey protects party sweets. She has a sweet tooth.
  • Polly the Party Fun Fairy: Polly protects party games. She loves to invent silly party games.
  • Phoebe the Fashion Fairy: Phoebe protects party fashion. She is best friends with Grace.
  • Jasmine the Present Fairy: Jasmine protects birthday gifts. She is skilled in origami.

Jewel Fairies
  • India the Moonstone Fairy: India teaches other fairies dream magic. She was named after the country of India, where moonstones are commonly found.
  • Scarlett the Garnet Fairy: Scarlett teaches other fairies growing and shrinking magic. She is a practical joker; rumuor has it she may even be responsible for the Loch Ness Monster.
  • Emily the Emerald Fairy: Emily teaches other fairies seeing magic. She is easily surprised.
  • Chloe the Topaz Fairy: Chloe teaches other fairies changing and transforming magic. She has notably fast reflexes.
  • Amy the Amethyst Fairy: Amy teaches other fairies appearing and disappearing magic. She is shy.
  • Sophie the Sapphire Fairy: Sophie teaches other fairies wishing magic. She is one of the busiest fairies of them all.
  • Lucy the Diamond Fairy: Lucy teaches other fairies to fly. She was named after "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", a song by The Beatles.

Pet Keeper Fairies (Pet Fairies in the US)
  • Katie the Kitten Fairy: Katie gives kittens good homes. Her pet is Shimmer, a size-shifting kitten.
  • Bella the Bunny Fairy: Bella gives bunnies good homes. Her pet is Misty, a colour-changing bunny.
  • Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy: Georgia gives guinea pigs good homes. Her pet is Sparky, a timid guinea pig.
  • Lauren the Puppy Fairy: Lauren gives puppies good homes. Her pet is Sunny, a flying puppy.
  • Harriet the Hamster Fairy: Harriet gives hamsters good homes. Her pet is Twinkle, a shrinking hamster.
  • Molly the Goldfish Fairy: Molly gives goldfish good homes. Her pet is Flash, a flying goldfish.
  • Penny the Pony Fairy: Penny gives ponies good homes. Her pet is Glitter, a magic pony.

Fun Day Fairies
  • Megan the Monday Fairy: Megan makes Mondays fun. She is cheerful and full of laughter.
  • Tallulah the Tuesday Fairy (known as Tara the Tuesday Fairy in the US): Tallulah makes Tuesdays fun. She's a little clumsy.
  • Willow the Wednesday Fairy: Willow makes Wednesdays fun. She's so busy, she wishes there was an eighth day of the week.
  • Thea the Thursday Fairy: Thea makes Thursdays fun. She likes to stay up late on school nights.
  • Freya the Friday Fairy (known as Felicity the Friday Fairy in the US): Freya makes Fridays fun. She's a movie nut.
  • Sienna the Saturday Fairy: Sienna makes Saturdays fun. She loves the colour fuschia.
  • Sarah the Sunday Fairy: Sarah makes Sundays fun. She is laid-back.

Petal Fairies
  • Tia the Tulip Fairy: Tia helps tulips bloom. She likes to be early for everything.
  • Pippa the Poppy Fairy: Pippa helps poppies bloom. She is very relaxed.
  • Louise the Lily Fairy: Louise helps lilies bloom. She loves the water.
  • Charlie the Sunflower Fairy (known as Charlotte the Sunflower Fairy in the US): Charlie helps sunflowers bloom. Originally, she was called Charlotte in both versions, but the UK version changed her name to Charlie and gave the name Charlotte to a different fairy.
  • Olivia the Orchid Fairy: Olivia helps orchids bloom. She loves the rainforests.
  • Danielle the Daisy Fairy: Danielle helps daisies bloom. She loves camping.
  • Ella the Rose Fairy: Ella helps roses bloom. She is romantic.

Dance Fairies
  • Bethany the Ballet Fairy: Bethany helps ballet dances go smoothly. She's always on her toes; both figuratively and literally.
  • Jade the Disco Fairy: Jade helps disco dances go smoothly. She is said to be so covered in flashy sparkles and lights, one needs sunglasses when she;s around.
  • Rebecca the Rock 'n' Roll Fairy: Rebecca helps rock 'n' roll dances go smoothly. She loves Elvis Presley.
  • Tasha the Tap Dance Fairy: Tasha makes sure tap dances go smoothly. She's quick-footed and loves woodpeckers.
  • Jessica the Jazz Fairy: Jessica makes sure jazz dances go smoothly. She loves musicals.
  • Saskia the Salsa Fairy (known as Serena the Salsa Fairy in the US): Saskia makes sure salsa dances go smoothly. She loves spicy food.
  • Imogen the Ice Dance Fairy (known as Isabelle the Ice Dance fairy in the US): Imogen makes sure ice dances go smoothly. She also makes sure everyone is dressed warmly in the winter and keeps Jack Frost from nipping at your nose.

Sporty Fairies (Sports Fairies in the US)
  • Helena the Horseriding Fairy (known as Helena the Horse-riding Fairy in the US): Helena keeps horseriders safe. She is optimistic.
  • Francesca the Football Fairy (known as Stacey the Soccer Fairy in the US): Francesca keeps football players safe. She tends to knock goblins down with her penalty kicks.
  • Zoe the Skating Fairy: Zoe keeps skaters safe. She's a speed demon.
  • Naomi the Netball Fairy (known as Brittany the Basketball Fairy in the US): Naomi keeps netball players safe. She prioritizes fairness.
  • Samantha the Swimming Fairy: Samantha keeps swimmers safe. Her magic is so strong, even goblins love to swim when she's around.
  • Alice the Tennis Fairy: Alice keeps tennis players safe. She prioritizes politeness.
  • Gemma the Gymnastics Fairy: Gemma keeps gymnasts safe. She prioritizes improvement.

Music Fairies
  • Poppy the Piano Fairy: Poppy protects piano music. In her book, Rachel is temporarily disguised as a goblin.
  • Ellie the Guitar Fairy: Ellie protects guitar music. She is very bold.
  • Fiona the Flute Fairy: Fiona protects flute music. She is bright and cheerful.
  • Danni the Drum Fairy: Danni protects drum music. She loves parades.
  • Maya the Harp Fairy: Maya protects harp music. Her favourite colour is yellow.
  • Victoria the Violin Fairy: Victoria protects violin music. She's a talented step dancer.
  • Sadie the Saxophone Fairy: Sadie protects saxophone music. She loves jazz.

Magical Animals Fairies
  • Ashley the Dragon Fairy: Ashley protects dragons. Her pet is Sizzle, an imaginative Chinese dragon.
  • Lara the Black Cat Fairy: Lara protects black cats. Her pet is Lucky, a lucky black cat.
  • Erin the Firebird Fairy (known as Erin the Phoenix Fairy in the US): Erin protects firebirds. Her pet is Giggles, a humourous firebird.
  • Rihanna the Seahorse Fairy: Rihanna protects seahorses. Her pet is Bubbles, a friendly seahorse.
  • Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy: Sophia protects snow swans. Her pet is Belle, a compassionate snow swan.
  • Leona the Unicorn Fairy: Leona protects unicorns. Her pet is Twisty, a unicorn trained in first aid.
  • Caitlin the Ice Bear Fairy: Caitlin protects ice bears. Her pet is Crystal, a courageous ice bear.

Green Fairies
  • Nicole the Beach Fairy: Nicole keeps beaches clean.
  • Isabella the Air Fairy: Isabella keeps the air clean.
  • Edie the Garden Fairy: Edie keeps gardens beautiful.
  • Coral the Reef Fairy: Coral keeps the reefs safe.
  • Lily the Rainforest Fairy: Lily keeps the rainforests safe.
  • Milly the River Fairy: Milly keeps the rivers clean.
  • Carrie the Snow Cap Fairy: Carrie keeps the ice caps from melting.

Ocean Fairies
  • Ally the Dolphin Fairy: Ally protects dolphins. Her pet is Echo the dolphin.
  • Amelie the Seal Fairy: Amelie protects seals. Her pet is Silky the seal.
  • Pia the Penguin Fairy: Pia protects penguins. Her pet is Scamp the penguin.
  • Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy: Tess protects sea turtles. Her pet is Pearl the sea turtle.
  • Stephanie the Starfish Fairy: Stephanie protects starfish. Her pet is Spike the starfish.
  • Whitney the Whale Fairy: Whitney protects whales. Her pet is Flukey the whale.
  • Courtney the Clownfish Fairy: Courtney protects clownfish. Her pet is Tickle the clownfish.

Twilight Fairies (Night Fairies in the US)
  • Ava the Sunset Fairy: Ava is in charge of setting the sun.
  • Lexi the Firefly Fairy: Lexi protects fireflies.
  • Zara the Starlight Fairy: Zara looks after constellations and helps birds and boats find their way in the dark.
  • Morgan the Midnight Fairy: Morgan looks after midnight parties.
  • Yasmin the Night Owl Fairy (known as Nia the Night Owl Fairy in the US): Yasmin is in charge of making sure everyone goes to bed and wakes up at the right time.
  • Maisie the Moonbeam Fairy (known as Anna the Moonbeam Fairy in the US): Maisie protects the moon.
  • Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy: Sabrina protects dreams.

Showtime Fairies
  • Madison the Magic Show Fairy: Madison looks after magicians.
  • Leah the Theatre Fairy: Leah looks after drama auditions. Her book is the 100th in the series.
  • Alesha the Acrobat Fairy: Alesha looks after acrobats.
  • Darcey the Dance Diva Fairy: Darcey looks after dancers.
  • Amelia the Singing Fairy: Amelia looks after singers.
  • Isla the Ice Star Fairy: Isla looks after ice skaters.
  • Taylor the Talent Show Fairy: Taylor looks after talent shows.

Princess Fairies
  • Honor the Happy Days Fairy:
  • Demi the Dressing-Up Fairy:
  • Anya the Cuddly Creatures Fairy:
  • Elisa the Adventure Fairy:
  • Lizzie the Sweet Treats Fairy:
  • Maddie the Playtime Fairy:
  • Eva the Enchanted Ball Fairy:

Pop Star Fairies
  • Jessie the Lyrics Fairy:
  • Adele the Singing Coach Fairy:
  • Vanessa the Dance Steps Fairy:
  • Miley the Stylist Fairy:
  • Frankie the Makeup Fairy:
  • Rochelle the Star-Spotter Fairy:
  • Una the Concert Fairy:

Fashion Fairies
  • Miranda the Beauty Fairy:
  • Claudia the Accessories Fairy:
  • Tyra the Dress Designer Fairy:
  • Alexa the Fashion Reporter Fairy:
  • Matilda the Hairstylist Fairy:
  • Brooke the Photographer Fairy:
  • Lola the Fashion Show Fairy:

Special Editions
  • Holly the Christmas Fairy: Holly protects the spirit of Christmas. She gives reindeer flying lessons.
  • Summer the Holiday Fairy (known as Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy in the US): Summer makes sure that the summer holiday is fun. Although she loves summer, she gets seasick.
  • Stella the Star Fairy: Stella keeps Christmas bright and shiny. She is Holly's best friend.
  • Kylie the Carnival Fairy: Kylie keeps carnivals fun. She likes funny hats.
  • Paige the Pantomime Fairy (known as Paige the Christmas Play Fairy in the US): Paige keeps pantos fun. Her favourite play is Sleeping Beauty.
  • Flora the Fancy Dress Fairy (known as Flora the Dress-Up Fairy in the US): Flora keeps dress-up parties fun. Her dress is like a mermaid tail.
  • Chrissie the Wish Fairy: Chrissie makes sure Christmas wishes come true. Unlike most other Special Editions, her book has not been brought to the US.
  • Shannon the Ocean Fairy: Shannon protects the oceans. Her book has a special "narwhal edition".
  • Gabriella the Snow Kingdom Fairy: Gabriella keeps winter fun. She is Crystal's best friend.
  • Mia the Bridesmaid Fairy: Mia makes sure that weddings go smoothly. Her name was picked out by fans.
  • Trixie the Halloween Fairy: Trixie protects the spirit of Halloween. Unlike most other fairies, her book came out in the US first.
  • Destiny the Pop Star Fairy (known as Destiny the Rock Star Fairy in the US): Destiny looks after pop stars. She is technically considered a Christmas special.
  • Juliet the Valentine Fairy: Juliet protects the spirit of Valentine's Day. She was named after the female protagonist of Romeo and Juliet.
  • Belle the Birthday Fairy: Belle protects the spirit of birthdays. Her book was written to celebrate the series' seventh anniversary.
  • Cheryl the Christmas Fairy:
  • Florence the Friendship Fairy:
  • Emma the Easter Fairy:
  • Selena the Sleepover Fairy:

One-offs
  • Hannah the Happy Ever After Fairy:
  • Kate the Royal Wedding Fairy:
  • Elizabeth the Jubilee Fairy:
  • Alexandra the Royal Baby Fairy:
  • Georgie the Royal Prince Fairy:
  • Luna the Loom Band Fairy:
  • Frances the Royal Family Fairy:
  • Charlotte the Baby Princess Fairy:
  • Tiana the Toy Fairy:
  • Meghan the Wedding Sparkle Fairy:
  • Zainab the Squishy Toy Fairy:
  • Jae the Boy Band Fairy:
  • Jacinda the Peace Fairy:
  • Maryam the Nurse Fairy:

Authors and illustrators

The Rainbow Magic books are written and illustrated by a number of authors and illustrators:

Each title carries a dedication including a "special thanks" indicating the primary author.

Books
Main article: List of Rainbow Magic books

Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island
Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island
Directed byHiroshi Kawamata
Produced byJo Aslett
Written byDale Schott
Based onThe Rainbow Fairies
by Daisy Meadows
StarringLucy Delaiche
Grace Vance
David Holt
Teresa Gallagher
Music bySacha Puttnam
Production
company
The Answer Studio
HIT Entertainment
Release date
7 May 2010
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island is a straight to video anime movie that was first released in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2010.[5] It is a Japanese-British co-production that was animated by The Answer Studio and produced by Hit Entertainment. It was also released in Japan; the film was only recorded in English as its Japanese release has no Japanese vocal track.

References
  1. "Working Partners Ltd".
  2. "Hit Entertainment - Our Brands - Rainbow Magic". Hit Entertainment. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
  3. "Children's Writers Ride High in PLR's Most Borrowed Authors List" (PDF) (Press release). Public Lending Right. February 3, 2012. Retrieved September 23, 2012.
  4. Dugdale, John (2011-02-18). "The most borrowed library books of 2010". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
  5. "RAINBOW MAGIC - RETURN TO RAINSPELL ISLAND | British Board of Film Classification". www.bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
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