Description

Meet Sticker Girl Martina Rivera, a quiet kid with a remarkable secret: Her sticker collection comes to life! Adventures abound in this new middle-grade series by bestselling author Janet Tashjian. Stickers included!

Martina Rivera has a remarkable imagination. But with two extroverted brothers at home, she’s always struggled to make a big impression on those around her. Life soon takes an exciting turn when Martina discovers the secret power of her sticker collection: They come to life! Among her magical sticker friends are Craig, a rambunctious talking cupcake; Nora, a karaoke-singing ladybug; and Lucinda, a very sleepy fairy. Will her new sticker friends help her overcome her shyness? Or will they get Martina in lots of trouble? Or both?! It’s time to meet Sticker Girl!

Bonus feature: sticker sheet featuring all the magic stickers from Book 1 packaged with the book!

A Christy Ottaviano Book

"Tashjian introduces a smart, young Latina protagonist in a strong series opener for young readers . . . Readers will be eager for the follow-up adventures of Sticker Girl." —Kirkus Reviews

Also in the Sticker Girl series:
Sticker Girl
Sticker Girl Rules the School

About the Author

Janet Tashjian is a middle-grade and young adult novelist who’s been writing books for children for over two decades. Her first novel Tru Confessions was made into a critically acclaimed Disney TV movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. The Gospel According to Larry series is a cult favorite and Fault Line is taught in many middle and high schools. Her bestselling My Life As a Book series is illustrated by her son, Jake. They also collaborated on the Einstein the Class Hamster series.

Janet collaborated with fellow Macmillan author Laurie Keller on the chapter book series Marty Frye, Private Eye. Janet currently lives in Los Angeles and made her new home city the setting of the Sticker Girl series, which details the adventures of Martina who overcomes being shy with the help of her magical stickers that come to life.

Inga Wilmink is a freelance illustrator and surface pattern designer whose quirky, colorful designs and illustrations have appeared in products by American Greetings, Disney, Hallmark, and Macmillan Children's Publishing.

Inga illustrated Janet Tashjian's Sticker Girl book series, including Sticker Girl Rules the School and Sticker Girl Bakes Up Trouble.

Praise For…

"Martina is an appealing character and expresses her thoughts and fears in an intelligent and approachable manner. . . . A fun tale for similarly shy youngsters or those who like a lighthearted story about overcoming adversity." —School Library Journal

"Emoji-cute illustrations play well with the upbeat tone of this satisfying series kickoff." —Publishers Weekly

"Tashjian introduces a smart, young Latina protagonist in a strong series opener for young readers . . . Readers will be eager for the follow-up adventures of Sticker Girl." —Kirkus Reviews

"Tashjian’s peppy story is packed with adorably upbeat illustrations of Martina and her stickers . . . a healthy dose of emotional heft." —Booklis