Alice-Miranda facts for kids

The Alice-Miranda series is a collection of popular children's books. These exciting novels are written by Australian author Jacqueline Harvey. The stories follow the amazing adventures of a young girl named Alice-Miranda. She attends a special school called the Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies.

The very first book in the series, Alice-Miranda At School, came out in 2010. Jacqueline Harvey, the author, used to be a teacher. She was also a Deputy Head at a junior school. Her experiences teaching at boarding schools helped her create the Alice-Miranda series. These books are loved by readers in many countries. You can find them in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Turkey, Hungary, and Brazil.

Alice-Miranda's Adventures

The Alice-Miranda series is full of fun and challenges. Alice-Miranda starts at the Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy when she is just seven years old. Her friend Millie joins her there.

Starting School Challenges

Right away, Alice-Miranda faces many exciting challenges. She deals with the Headmistress, Ophelia Grimm. There's also a mysterious stranger and a girl named Alethea Goldsworthy. Alethea likes to tease Alice-Miranda and her friends with her three puppets.

Big Tests and Races

Alice-Miranda has to overcome some big obstacles. She goes on a five-day camp alone in the forest. She also takes a very important test. Later, she faces the Head Prefect, Alethea Goldsworthy, in a solo sailing race. If she doesn't succeed, she might have to leave the school for good! The books explore if she can make it through these tough challenges.

Travels Around the World

The series continues to follow Alice-Miranda's journey. She keeps having adventures with her friends at school. But her stories also take her to exciting places all around the world.

Books in the Series

There are many books in the Alice-Miranda series. They tell her ongoing story.

Main Series Books

• Alice-Miranda At School (2010)
• Alice-Miranda On Holiday (2010)
• Alice-Miranda Takes The Lead (2012) (also known as Alice Miranda Takes the Stage (2013))
• Alice-Miranda At Sea (2011)
• Alice-Miranda In New York (2012)
• Alice-Miranda Shows The Way (2012)
• Alice-Miranda in Paris (2013)
• Alice-Miranda Shines Bright (2013)
• Alice-Miranda in Japan (2014)
• Alice-Miranda at Camp (2014)
• Alice-Miranda at the Palace (2015)
• Alice-Miranda in the Alps (2015)
• Alice-Miranda to the Rescue (2016)
• Alice-Miranda in China (2016)
• Alice-Miranda Holds the Key (2017)
• Alice-Miranda in Hollywood (2017)
• Alice-Miranda in Scotland (2018)
• Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat (2019)
• Alice-Miranda in the Outback (2020)

Movie Tie-in Book

• Alice-Miranda Friends Forever: The Official Movie Script (2019)

Movies Based on the Books

The Alice-Miranda books have also been made into animated movies for television. These are called telemovies.

Alice-Miranda Friends Forever

In June 2016, a TV channel called the Nine Network decided to make an animated series. It was going to have 26 episodes based on the books. Later, this plan changed. The project became an 80-minute animated movie instead. It was first called Alice-Miranda Shines Bright. This movie was made with help from Screen Australia.

In 2019, the movie's final name was announced as Alice-Miranda Friends Forever. It was expected to be shown on the 9Go! channel. The film was first shown in Event Cinemas for a short time starting November 9, 2019. Then, it became available on the streaming service Stan on December 2, 2019. It also premiered on 9Go! on December 28, 2019.

Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball

In October 2019, another 80-minute animated telemovie was ordered. This second movie is called Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball.