How to Read the Rainbow Magic Series
With over 300 books published since 2003, the sheer size of the Rainbow Magic series can feel overwhelming for parents and young readers. Fortunately, the series is structured into distinct, themed mini-series (usually containing four to seven books) and standalone special editions. This setup makes the series incredibly flexible, allowing readers to choose their own reading path based on their interests.
The Best Starting Point: The Rainbow Fairies
While most of the mini-series can be read out of order, it is highly recommended to start at the very beginning. The first seven books establish the friendship between the two human protagonists, Rachel Walker and Kirsty Tate, and introduce their initial trip to Rainspell Island where they first encounter Fairyland and their nemesis, Jack Frost.
- Ruby the Red Fairy (2003)
- Amber the Orange Fairy (2003)
- Sunny the Yellow Fairy (2003) - Published as Saffron the Yellow Fairy in the UK
- Fern the Green Fairy (2003)
- Sky the Blue Fairy (2003)
- Inky the Indigo Fairy (2003) - Published as Izzy the Indigo Fairy in the UK
- Heather the Violet Fairy (2003)
Where to Go Next: Choosing Your Own Adventure
Once you have finished the original Rainbow Fairies arc, you can read the subsequent themed subseries in any order. Each mini-series follows a consistent formula: Jack Frost and his goblins steal magical items or kidnap fairies, and Rachel and Kirsty must help the fairies retrieve them. Whether your reader is interested in animals, music, sports, or sweets, there is a subseries tailored to their favorite topics.
The Core Rainbow Magic Subseries
Below is the recommended reading path for the major subseries in publication order, complete with their individual volumes. Note that some books feature alternate titles depending on whether you are reading the UK editions (published by Orchard Books) or the US editions (published by Scholastic).
The Weather Fairies (2004)
Rachel and Kirsty assist the Weather Fairies in restoring the seasons after Jack Frost steals their magical feathers.
- Crystal the Snow Fairy
- Abigail the Breeze Fairy
- Pearl the Cloud Fairy
- Goldie the Sunshine Fairy
- Evie the Mist Fairy
- Storm the Lightning Fairy
- Hayley the Rain Fairy
The Party Fairies (2005)
The girls help the Party Fairies retrieve their magical party bags to ensure celebrations return to normal.
- Cherry the Cake Fairy
- Melodie the Music Fairy
- Grace the Glitter Fairy
- Honey the Candy Fairy
- Polly the Party Fun Fairy
- Phoebe the Fashion Fairy
- Jasmine the Present Fairy
The Jewel Fairies (2005)
The girls seek out the seven gems from the Queen's tiara before Jack Frost's goblins can use them.
- India the Moonstone Fairy
- Scarlett the Garnet Fairy
- Emily the Emerald Fairy
- Chloe the Topaz Fairy
- Amy the Amethyst Fairy
- Sophie the Sapphire Fairy
- Lucy the Diamond Fairy
The Pet Keeper Fairies (2006)
Jack Frost steals the magical pets that help look after animals in both the human and fairy worlds.
- Katie the Kitten Fairy
- Bella the Bunny Fairy
- Georgia the Guinea Pig Fairy
- Lauren the Puppy Fairy
- Harriet the Hamster Fairy
- Molly the Goldfish Fairy
- Penny the Pony Fairy
The Fun Day Diaries (2006–2009)
These books follow the fairies responsible for ensuring each day of the week is filled with fun.
- Megan the Monday Fairy
- Tara the Tuesday Fairy
- Willow the Wednesday Fairy
- Thea the Thursday Fairy
- Felicity the Friday Fairy
- Sienna the Saturday Fairy
- Sarah the Sunday Fairy
The Dance Fairies (2007)
The girls team up with the Dance Fairies to save the magic ribbons of dance from the goblins.
- Bethany the Ballet Fairy
- Jade the Disco Fairy
- Rebecca the Rock 'n Roll Fairy
- Tasha the Tap Dance Fairy
- Jessica the Jazz Fairy
- Serena the Salsa Fairy
- Imogen the Ice Dance Fairy (also published as Isabelle)
- Saskia the Salsa Fairy
The Music Fairies (2008–2009)
Jack Frost steals the musical instruments, threatening to ruin music for everyone.
- Poppy the Piano Fairy
- Ellie the Guitar Fairy
- Fiona the Flute Fairy
- Danni the Drum Fairy
- Maya the Harp Fairy
- Victoria the Violin Fairy
- Sadie the Saxophone Fairy
The Sporty Fairies (2008)
Rachel and Kirsty help the Sporty Fairies find their stolen magical equipment before the Fairyland Olympics are ruined.
- Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy
- Stacey the Soccer Fairy
- Zoe the Skating Fairy
- Brittany the Basketball Fairy
- Samantha the Swimming Fairy
- Alice the Tennis Fairy
- Gemma the Gymnastics Fairy
The Magical Creature / Animal Fairies (2009)
The girls must help protect the legendary creatures of Fairyland.
- Ashley the Dragon Fairy
- Lara the Black Cat Fairy
- Erin the Phoenix Fairy
- Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy
- Leona the Unicorn Fairy
- Caitlin the Ice Bear Fairy
The Green Fairies / Earth Fairies (2009–2012)
These eco-conscious fairies work to keep the environment safe and clean.
- Nicole the Beach Fairy
- Isabella the Air Fairy
- Edie the Garden Fairy
- Coral the Reef Fairy
- Lily the Rain Forest Fairy
- Milly the River Fairy
- Carrie the Snow Cap Fairy
The Ocean Fairies (2009–2010)
Rachel and Kirsty dive underwater to help the Ocean Fairies save their marine friends.
- Rihanna the Seahorse Fairy
- Ally the Dolphin Fairy
- Amelie the Seal Fairy
- Pia the Penguin Fairy
- Stephanie the Starfish Fairy
- Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy
- Whitney the Whale Fairy
- Courtney the Clownfish Fairy
The Twilight Fairies (2010–2011)
These fairies ensure the transition from day to night goes smoothly.
- Ava the Sunset Fairy
- Lexi the Firefly Fairy
- Zara the Starlight Fairy
- Morgan the Midnight Fairy
- Yasmin the Night Owl Fairy (also published as Nia)
- Anna the Moonbeam Fairy
- Sabrina the Sweet Dreams Fairy
The Showtime Fairies (2010–2011)
The girls help the Showtime Fairies protect the magic of performance and theater.
- Katie and the Missing Kitten
- Leah the Theatre Fairy
- Alesha the Acrobat Fairy
- Darcey the Dance Diva Fairy
- Taylor the Talent Show Fairy
- Amelia the Singing Fairy
- Isla the Ice Star Fairy
- Madison the Magic Show Fairy
The Princess Fairies (2011–2013)
The Princess Fairies need help finding their tiaras to bring harmony back to their kingdoms.
- Honor the Happiness Fairy (also published as Hope)
- Demi the Costume Fairy (also published as Cassidy)
- Anya the Cuddly Creatures Fairy
- Elisa the Royal Adventure Fairy
- Lizzie the Sweet Treats Fairy
- Maddie the Fun and Games Fairy
- Eva the Enchanted Ball Fairy
The Pop Star Fairies (2012)
The girls work with the Pop Star Fairies to keep music and star-studded performances magical.
- Adele the Voice Fairy
- Frankie the Makeup Fairy
- Jessie the Lyrics Fairy
- Vanessa the Choreography Fairy
- Miley the Stylist Fairy
- Rochelle the Star-Spotter Fairy (also published as Alyssa)
- Una the Concert Fairy (also published as Cassie)
The Fashion Fairies (2012)
Jack Frost targets the Fashion Fairies' magical items, threatening to ruin personal style everywhere.
- Miranda the Beauty Fairy
- Claudia the Accessories Fairy
- Tyra the Designer Fairy
- Alexa the Fashion Reporter Fairy
- Matilda the Hair Stylist Fairy
- Brooke the Photographer Fairy
- Lola the Fashion Show Fairy
Animal Rescue Fairies (2013)
These fairies protect endangered baby animals from the cold clutches of the goblins.
- Mae the Panda Fairy
- Kitty the Tiger Fairy
- Mara the Meerkat Fairy
- Savannah the Zebra Fairy
- Kimberly the Koala Fairy
- Rosie the Honey Bear Fairy
- Nora the Arctic Fox Fairy
The Sweet Fairies / Sugar & Spice Fairies (2013)
The girls help save the sweet treats of Fairyland from tasting terrible.
- Lottie the Lollipop Fairy (also published as Lisa)
- Esme the Ice Cream Fairy
- Coco the Cupcake Fairy
- Clara the Chocolate Fairy
- Madeline the Cookie Fairy
- Layla the Cotton Candy Fairy
- Nina the Birthday Cake Fairy
The Magical Crafts Fairies (2014)
These fairies protect the joy of crafting and artistic creation.
- Kayla the Pottery Fairy
- Annabelle the Drawing Fairy
- Zadie the Sewing Fairy
- Josie the Jewelry Fairy
- Violet the Painting Fairy
- Libby the Writing Fairy
- Roxie the Baking Fairy
The School Days Fairies (2014)
Rachel and Kirsty help the School Days Fairies save the magic of learning and school activities.
- Marissa the Science Fairy
- Alison the Art Fairy
- Lydia the Reading Fairy
- Kathryn the Gym Fairy
The Fairy Tale Fairies (2015–2016)
These fairies protect classic fairy tales from being completely rewritten by Jack Frost.
- Julia the Sleeping Beauty Fairy
- Eleanor the Snow White Fairy
- Faith the Cinderella Fairy
- Rita the Frog Princess Fairy
- Gwen the Beauty and the Beast Fairy
- Aisha the Princess and the Pea Fairy
The Helping Fairies (2015)
These community-focused fairies ensure doctors, paramedics, lifeguards, and firefighters can do their jobs.
- Martha the Doctor Fairy
- Perrie the Paramedic Fairy
- Lulu the Lifeguard Fairy
- Ariana the Firefighter Fairy
The Storybook Fairies (2017)
These fairies keep classic children's stories alive and well.
- Elle the Thumbelina Fairy
- Mariana the Goldilocks Fairy
- Rosalie the Rapunzel Fairy
- Ruth the Red Riding Hood Fairy
The Friendship Fairies (2017)
The girls team up to protect the values of kindness, sharing, laughter, and caring.
- Esther the Kindness Fairy
- Mary the Sharing Fairy
- Mimi the Laughter Fairy
- Clare the Caring Fairy
The Endangered Animals Fairies (2018)
A subseries dedicated to protecting vulnerable wildlife species.
- Etta the Elephant Fairy
- Priya the Polar Bear Fairy
- Chelsea the Chimpanzee Fairy
- Selma the Snow Leopard Fairy
The Candyland Fairies (2018)
The Candyland Fairies work to restore the magic of sweets and treats.
- Monica the Marshmallow Fairy
- Gabby the Bubble Gum Fairy
- Lisa the Jelly Bean Fairy (also published as Franny)
- Shelley the Sugar Fairy
The Funfair Fairies (2018)
Rachel and Kirsty keep the local funfair running smoothly with the help of these fairies.
- Rae the Rollercoaster Fairy
- Fatima the Face-Painting Fairy
- Paloma the Dodgems Fairy
- Bobbi the Bouncy Castle Fairy
Rainbow Magic Special Books & Early Readers
In addition to the numbered subseries, Daisy Meadows has published numerous standalone Special Books and Early Reader editions. These are typically longer, multi-story adventures or simplified versions designed for younger audiences.
Rainbow Magic Special Books
These special editions are usually released around holidays or major life events, featuring longer stories and extra magic.
- Cheryl the Christmas Tree Fairy (2010)
- Belle the Birthday Fairy (2010)
- Cara the Camp Fairy (2011)
- Bailey the Babysitter Fairy (2013)
- Lindsay the Luck Fairy (2013)
- Autumn the Falling Leaves Fairy (2013)
- Addison the April Fool's Day Fairy (2014)
- Chelsea the Congratulations Fairy (2015)
- Alicia the Snow Queen Fairy (2015)
- Blossom the Flower Girl Fairy (2016)
- Skyler the Fireworks Fairy (2016)
- Tiana the Toy Fairy (2016)
- Carmen the Cheerleading Fairy (2017)
- Samira the Superhero Fairy (2017)
- Maria the Mother's Day Fairy (2018)
- Meghan the Wedding Sparkle Fairy (2018)
- Ellen the Explorer Fairy (2018)
- Padma the Pirate Fairy (2020)
Early Reader Books
Perfect for children transitioning into independent reading, these books simplify the core fairy stories into a highly visual, accessible format.
- The Rainbow Fairies (2010)
- The Fairies' Birthday Surprise (2010)
- Best Friends in Fairyland (2010)
- A Fairy Ballet (2011)
- The Fairy Treasure Hunt (2012)
- A Fairyland Costume Ball (2012)
- Pet Fairies to the Rescue! (2013)
- Pet Parade (2013)
- The Weather Fairies (2015)
- The Pet Keeper Fairies (2017)
- Frances the Royal Family Fairy (2018)
What to Know Before You Start
The Rainbow Magic series was created by the British storytelling group Working Partners and is published under the collective pen name Daisy Meadows. The books are ghostwritten by a rotating team of authors, including Narinder Dhami, Sue Bentley, Linda Chapman, and Sue Mongredien, with Rachel Elliot handling newer titles in the UK. Because of the collaborative process, you may notice minor style shifts between subseries, but the core formula remains comforting, engaging, and highly accessible.
One important detail for collectors is that the US editions (published by Scholastic) and UK editions (published by Orchard Books) frequently feature different fairy names and spellings to appeal to regional audiences (e.g., Saffron vs. Sunny, Izzy vs. Inky). If you are buying box sets, keep an eye on which version you are getting to avoid duplicate stories under different titles.