Book Series · 14 Books

Star Darlings Books

In order from Sage and the Journey to Wishworld to Stealing Starlight.

The Star Darlings series is a set of 14 chapter books by Ahmet Zappa and Shana Zappa, published between 2014 and 2017. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 180 pages.

Sage and the Journey to Wishworld
Libby and the Class Election
Leona's Unlucky Mission
Scarlet Discovers True Strength
Vega and the Fashion Disaster
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sage and the Journey to Wishworld
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Sage and the Journey to Wishworld

By Shana Zappa, Ahmet Zappa, Disney Storybook Art Team (Illustrator)

Twelve students must grant wishes on Earth or risk being trapped forever.

192 pages· 30,039 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: At Starling Academy, twelve students are tasked with reclaiming wish energy to save their planet. Sage, the first to embark on this mission, must navigate Earth, find the Wisher, and grant their wish before time runs out. As she faces unexpected challenges, Sage learns the value of friendship and teamwork. Will she succeed, or will she be stranded on Earth forever?
The complete set

Star Darlings Series

14 books · Published 2014–2017

Leona's Unlucky Mission
Series
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$674

Leona's Unlucky Mission

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Leona must grant a wish before time runs out, balancing her desires with her Wisher's needs.

Cassie Comes Through
Series
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$674

Cassie Comes Through

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Cassie faces an impossible mission on Wishworld. Can she fulfill her destiny or will she fail her Wisher?

Piper's Perfect Dream
Series
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$674

Piper's Perfect Dream

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Piper races against time to uncover a hidden wish on Wishworld.

Astra's Mixed-Up Mission
Series
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$674

Astra's Mixed-Up Mission

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

Astra's confidence risks a wish mission. Can she help before time runs out?

Tessa's Lost & Found
Series
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$674

Tessa's Lost & Found

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Unravel the mystery on Starland as Tessa races against time to grant a wish during a storm.

Adora Finds a Friend
Series
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$674

Adora Finds a Friend

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Stranded on Wishworld, Adora must forge a friendship to escape unseen. Can she succeed before memories are erased?

Clover's Parent Fix
Series
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$674

Clover's Parent Fix

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

A cautious mission demands a daring move to grant a child independence.

Good Wish Gone Bad
Series
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$1348

Good Wish Gone Bad

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A risky quest uncovers a shocking betrayal and a dangerous trap.

Stealing Starlight
Series
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$1248

Stealing Starlight

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A wish threatens a friendship and could unleash evil. Can it be stopped?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Star Darlings series?

There are 14 books in the Star Darlings series. It began with Sage and the Journey to Wishworld in 2014, and the newest book, Stealing Starlight, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Star Darlings books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Star Darlings book is the longest?

Good Wish Gone Bad is the longest book in the series at 60,717 words (320 pages).

Which Star Darlings book is the shortest?

Gemma and the Ultimate Standoff is the shortest at 21,494 words (176 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Star Darlings to life.

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Shana Zappa

Author
SZ
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Ahmet Zappa

Author
AZ
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Disney Storybook Art Team

Illustrator
DT
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Shana Muldoon Zappa

Author
SZ
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Disney Books

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