Do you believe in magic? Maia and her friends do! When they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of adventure unfolds. Maia and her star animal, a fox called Bracken, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. As Maia's older sister Clio becomes moody and argumentative, Maia realizes that an antique mirror she gave her is to blame. It is inhabited by a shade, a mischievous spirit who is spreading unhappiness in the world. Can Maia and her friends use their newfound Star Magic to banish the shade forever? Illustrated by Lucy Fleming.