Marvella Juanita Quincy loves her life in Brooklyn.
But her parents are getting a divorce and she has to move upstate with her mom. Marvella is miserable in her new school, where she has to deal with bullies like Rocco Laurie. Without any friends to talk to, she makes a wish on a shooting star. Soon, Marvella discovers a new secret power—talking to animals. She’s in for one wild adventure! |
Marvella is excited to join Junior River Keepers and protect her animal friends.
Even better, her dad is visiting for the week and wants her to meet his newest photography client—the famous fashion designer Kendra Adams. Kendra has the means to make Marvella a model, but something seems fishy. Is Kendra her dad’s new girlfriend? Is there a connection between new local pollution and Kendra’s new factory? Marvella enlists her furry and feathered friends to help her find out. |
Marvella can’t wait for her holiday trip to Puerto Rico to visit her family.
Then, a terrible hurricane strikes the island and puts a very special parrot species in danger. Marvella doesn’t know how she can help, until she discovers a magical dollhouse in the attic that can transport her to different times and places. Marvella uses her magic and the help of her animal friends to save the day |