Background
The series is designed for girls aged 9–14, and typically produced following consultations with various specialists in issues for girls. It was produced as an alternative to the perceived preponderance of provocative and objectionable messages aimed at youth culture, particularly the so-called "tweens". Initially the series was self-published by B*tween Productions, but was licensed to Simon & Schuster in 2007. The initial runs of the series were limited to 5,000 to 10,000 printings, but sold out quickly.
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