Daisy Meadows ​

Daisy Meadows is a pen name for a collection of authors who write the Rainbow Magic children's series, a series widely popular in the UK. The team includes Narinder Dhami, Sue Bentley, Linda Chapman, and several others who collaborate to create the enchanting Fairy world of the series.

Quick Facts ​

• Best known for writing the Rainbow Magic children's series.
• The series has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.
• Over 200 books have been published under their name.
• Primary author of the series, Narinder Dhami, wrote under the pseudonym for the Rainbow Magic books.
• The series has been translated into many languages.

Background ​

Daisy Meadows is the pseudonym used by four writers, Narinder Dhami, Sue Bentley, Linda Chapman, and Sue Mongredien. This collective authorship was born in 2003, when they created the Rainbow Magic series to inspire and engage younger children, primarily girls, in reading. Each writer has their own background and speciality in children's literature.

Narinder Dhami was born in 1958 in Wolverhampton, England. She was a teacher before becoming a full-time writer.

Sue Bentley was also born in England and has written over 70 books for children, using her love of animals as inspiration.

Linda Chapman was born in 1969 and has written over 200 books, most notably the series "My Secret Unicorn".

Finally, Sue Mongredien has written over 100 books, and has also worked as an editor for Scholastic. She is known for her series "Oliver Moon" and "The Secret Mermaid". The Rainbow Magic series has been incredibly successful, and there are over 200 books in the series to date.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Meadows' writing style is characterized by its simplicity, magical elements, and positive messages, appealing to the imagination of young readers. Her books typically involve easy-to-understand plots with clear life lessons, making them perfect for beginning readers. Through the use of vivid imagination, fantasy, and vibrant characters, her work has helped introduce many young readers to the joy of reading.

Notable Works ​

• Rainbow Magic Series (2003-ongoing)
• Magic Animal Friends Series (2014-2017)
• Unicorn Magic Series (2019-2020)