Gems is a series of books written specifically for struggling girl readers. In this title following her supervillain parents being captured and locked away in jail, Melody Doom is adopted by a family who couldn't be more different to hers. Her goody two shoes foster family are a complete nightmare. They sing songs, wear bright colours and, worst of all, play charades every night! Melody knows she needs to escape, but how? Hatching a plan involving her fluffy pink foster sister as a sidekick, Melody attempts to break into the jail and release her parents. But will the pony-loving princess give the game away? Find out in The Terrible Tale of Melody Doom
