The Rainbow Fairies facts for kids
The Rainbow Fairies are special fairies who help keep all the colors in Fairyland organized and bright! They are the stars of the popular children's book series Rainbow Magic, written by Daisy Meadows. Each fairy is in charge of a different color of the rainbow.
| Book Number | Name | Colour/color | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruby | Red | Small, red flowers |
| 2 | Amber | Orange | Orange Bubbles |
| 3 | Saffron/Sunny | Yellow | Yellow Butterflies |
| 4 | Fern | Green | Green Leaves |
| 5 | Sky | Blue | Blue Stars |
| 6 | Izzy/Inky | Indigo | Ink Drips |
| 7 | Heather | Violet | Small Purple and White Flowers |
Contents
Ruby the Red Fairy
Ruby the Red Fairy is the first fairy in the Rainbow Magic series. In her book, two friends named Rachel and Kirsty meet on a boat trip to Rainspell Island. They find Ruby inside a pot at the end of a rainbow!
Ruby tells them that something bad has happened in Fairyland. She then takes them to meet the fairy king and queen. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, Ruby's voice is done by Emily Dormer.
Amber the Orange Fairy
Amber the Orange Fairy is stuck in a very strange place. Rachel and Kirsty need to find her! Can a fluffy feather help them rescue Amber?
In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, Amber's voice is done by Clarie Morgan.
Saffron the Yellow Fairy
Saffron the Yellow Fairy is in a very sticky situation! Rachel and Kirsty must follow a winding path of lemony fairy dust to find her.
In some books printed in the U.S., Saffron is called 'Sunny'. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, her voice is done by Lauretta Gavin.
Fern the Green Fairy
Fern the Green Fairy is lost in a leafy, hidden spot. Can Rachel and Kirsty figure out the secret of the garden to save her?
In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, Fern's voice is done by Teresa Gallagher.
Sky the Blue Fairy
Sky the Blue Fairy is having some bubble trouble! Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to help her, using a clue from a rainbow-colored crab?
In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, Sky's voice is done by Emily Dormer.
Izzy the Indigo Fairy
Izzy the Indigo Fairy is known for getting into mischief! Rachel and Kirsty must fly to a yummy land of sweets. Their mission is to bring Izzy back to the pot at the end of the rainbow.
In some U.S. books, Izzy is called 'Inky'. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, her voice is done by Emily Taaffe.
Heather the Violet Fairy
Heather the Violet Fairy is in a spin! Maybe the colorful carousel horses can lead Rachel and Kirsty to the very last fairy?
In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, Heather's voice is done by Clarie Morgan.
Characters in the Rainbow Fairies Books
The Rainbow Magic books feature many fun characters, from the main heroes to magical creatures.
Main Characters
These are the most important characters in the stories:
- Rachel Walker: One of the two human best friends who help the fairies. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, she is voiced by Grace Vance.
- Kirsty Tate: The other human best friend who goes on adventures with Rachel. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, she is voiced by Lucy Delaiche.
- Ruby: The Red Fairy
- Amber: The Orange Fairy
- Saffron/Sunny: The Yellow Fairy
- Fern: The Green Fairy
- Sky: The Blue Fairy
- Izzy/Inky: The Indigo Fairy
- Heather: The Violet Fairy
Secondary Characters
These characters also play important roles in the stories:
- Jack Frost: A tricky character. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, he is voiced by David Holt (voice actor).
- The Goblins: Jack Frost's helpers. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, three goblins are voiced by Keith Wickham, Tim Whitnall, and Paul Keating.
- Bertram
- Fluffy the Squirrel
- Queenie the Bee
- Mrs. Merry
- Queen Titania: The Queen of Fairyland. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, she is voiced by Teresa Gallagher.
- King Oberon: The King of Fairyland. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, he is voiced by Tim Whitnall.
- Mr. and Mrs. Tate: Kirsty's parents.
- Mr. and Mrs. Walker: Rachel's parents. In the movie, Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island, Mrs. Walker is voiced by Teresa Gallagher.
People on Rainspell Island
Here are some of the human characters Rachel and Kirsty meet on Rainspell Island:
| Name | Type | First Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Merry | Human | Saffron the Yellow Fairy |
| Tom Goodfellow | Human | Heather the Violet Fairy |
| Candyfloss seller | Human | Heather the Violet Fairy |
| Rosie the Icecream seller | Human | Heather the Violet Fairy |
| Balloon seller | Human | Heather the Violet Fairy |
In the Land of Sweets
These characters appear in the book "Izzy the Indigo Fairy," which takes place in a magical land made of sweets:
- Wafer the Elf
- Cone the Elf
- Scoop, the Elves' little brother
- Buttons the Gingerbread Man
- The Sugar Plum Fairy: She helps Izzy, Rachel, and Kirsty travel using a bubblegum balloon.
- Meadows, Daisy. "Ruby the Red Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
- Meadows, Daisy. "Amber the Orange Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
- Meadows, Daisy. "Saffron the Yellow Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
- Meadows, Daisy. "Fern the Green Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
- Meadows, Daisy. "Sky the Blue Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
- Meadows, Daisy. "Izzy the Indigo Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
- Meadows, Daisy. "Heather the Violet Fairy" Published by Orchard Books
