An exuberant third-grader. A pet chicken named Extra Spicy. And the courage to be unapologetically yourself.
Written by Disney author Brittany Mazique and illustrated by Ebony Glenn, the Millie Magnus series follows a bold, fashionable, and irrepressible third-grader as she navigates the big feelings of growing up — bullying, leadership, jealousy, and the beautiful mess of friendship. Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons / Penguin Random House.
Praised by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, The Washington Post, School Library Journal, and Booklist, the series is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy + Bean, and Clementine — and for any child who needs to see themselves as the hero of their own story.
What makes Millie Magnus special is the way each book wraps a genuine social-emotional lesson inside a story kids actually want to read. Millie isn't a perfect role model — she gets jealous, she makes mistakes, she lets her big feelings get the better of her. But across the series she learns, with help from her best friend Poppy Anne, her wise Grandma Sookie, and one very dramatic pet chicken, how to stand up for herself, lead with kindness, and root for the people she loves. Teachers and parents use the series for read-alouds, classroom social-emotional learning, anti-bullying units, and book clubs.
Each Millie Magnus book pairs short, fast-moving chapters with generous black-and-white illustrations by Ebony Glenn and approachable, conversational vocabulary — the formula that makes early chapter books feel doable for new readers. For children ages 5–6, the books shine as bedtime and classroom read-alouds. For developing readers in first through third grade, they're an ideal independent read and a natural bridge from picture books to longer chapter books. If your reader already loves Junie B. Jones, Ivy + Bean, or Clementine, the reading level will feel right at home.
Reading Order
Book 1
Millie Magnus loves her bold fashion choices, her pet chicken Extra Spicy, and her best friend Poppy Anne. But when a new classmate starts teasing her, Millie has to figure out how to stand up for herself without losing who she is. She discovers that being unapologetically herself is her greatest superpower.
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Book 2
When the neighborhood playground faces demolition, Millie decides to run for Junior Mayor to save it. But campaigning is harder than she thought — especially when her opponent plays dirty. Millie learns that real leadership isn't about winning; it's about standing up for what's right.
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Book 3
Millie just knows she was born for the stage. When the Overlook Little Theatre holds auditions, she's certain she'll be the star. But when the cast list goes up, Millie is stuck as a tree — while Poppy Anne lands the lead. Will jealousy upstage her love for her best friend?
Pre-Order on Amazon Learn More →An exuberant, fashion-forward third-grader who tackles every challenge with big personality and even bigger heart.
Millie's best friend and steadfast companion. Their friendship is the emotional core of the series.
Millie's pet chicken. Yes, a chicken. She's as spirited and scene-stealing as her owner.
Millie's wise and wonderful grandmother, always ready with the right advice at the right moment.
Free discussion guides, vocabulary lists, and classroom activities are available for every book in the series. Perfect for read-alouds, book clubs, and anti-bullying curriculum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Millie Magnus series is a collection of illustrated early chapter books by Disney author Brittany Mazique. Each book follows Millie — an exuberant, fashion-forward third-grader — and her pet chicken Extra Spicy as she faces a real childhood challenge: standing up to a bully, leading her community, or wrestling with jealousy. The stories pair big personality with social-emotional lessons about courage, kindness, and being unapologetically yourself.
Millie Magnus is written for children ages 5 to 8, roughly kindergarten through third grade. The books work beautifully as read-alouds for younger children and as confidence-building independent reads for new chapter-book readers — the same sweet spot as Junie B. Jones and Ivy + Bean.
Each Millie Magnus book is a complete standalone story, so they can be read in any order. For readers who like to follow Millie's growth in sequence, the publication order is: 1) Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied (2024), 2) Millie Magnus for Mayor (2025), and 3) Millie Magnus Is NOT Jealous (2026).
The series is written by Disney author Brittany Mazique and illustrated by Ebony Glenn. It is published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Yes. Free discussion guides, vocabulary lists, and classroom activities are available for the series on the For Educators page — ideal for read-alouds, book clubs, and anti-bullying or social-emotional learning curriculum.
There are three Millie Magnus chapter books as of 2026: Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied, Millie Magnus for Mayor, and Millie Magnus Is NOT Jealous. More stories about Millie, Poppy Anne, and Extra Spicy are on the way.