Gabby and Her Magic Heart

Written by Maggie Dimayuga
Published by PaperKat Books

A girl and her spunky magical heart navigate the challenges of school together, teaching the girl to find her own voice.

Girl holding a bright, sparkling blue magical heart with fiery hair and expressive eyes

About The Book

About The Book

Gabby and Her Magic Heart was inspired by the young author’s own personal story of being born with multiple heart conditions and having gone through four open heart surgeries.

It was written to inspire kids with medical conditions and to build their self-belief in their capabilities, especially in sports.

Gabby and Her Magic Heart was inspired by the young author’s own personal story of being born with multiple heart conditions and having gone through four open heart surgeries.

It was written to inspire kids with medical conditions and to build their self-belief in their capabilities, especially in sports.

Young girl with a green backpack smiling timidly at a sparkling magical heart in a school hallway on her first day.
Spot illustrations of a young girl and her magical heart at school during a spelling bee, in the cafeteria, and arguing with a friend.
Young girl walking timidly through a school hallway as classmates wave and greet her and her magical heart.
Young girl practicing volleyball while her magical heart encourages her from above.
Young girl and classmates helping a younger student who has collapsed, followed by the girl returning home to a quiet, empty room.
Confident young girl making friends and enjoying a vibrant school life on her own.
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