Jillian Powell 
Handbag Wars [PDF ebook] 

Stacey and her best mate Becks love to show off to each other with their new bags. One day Stacey finds a beautiful old handbag that she takes with her everywhere, but the bag hides a secret that’s meant just for Stacey… Badger’s Full Flight Girl Power is a series of 10 girl-centred stories aimed specifically at a female audience. They are reluctant readers with a reading age of 7.5-8.5 but include characters and storylines that would appeal to an interest age of 8-14. The female protagonists are relatable and the stories are varied and thoughtful, including issues surrounding friends, family and bullying, with narratives about snowboarding, judo, fashion, dance, rock climbing, mysteries and supernatural peril.