title: The Adventures of the 1-2-3 Girls (Apples and Ribbons)
author: Stephanie Russell
description: Stephanie Russell co-owns Peapod Publishing, along with her husband and illustrator, Rob. Together they create unique and heartfelt childrens books. The inspiration behind Stephanies stories comes from watching her son learn and grow, as well as from her own childhood experiences. For as long as she can remember, she has enjoyed writing and reading. As a child, she would often retreat into her little blue bedroom to read books and write poetry. Stephanie is a Native Oregonian, and lives with her family on the Oregon Coast.
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  Aladdin](../images/title.jpg)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  _For our wonderful readers._
  
  
  _Sloane G., Jeremy G., Andrade Family, Ellis T., Isla W.,_
  
  
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  Lori F., Lily-Ann and Tobi-Dawne S., Kira L., Allison B., Jessica W., Sofia
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  _Malia C., Evilynn R., Caitlin R. and Hannah R.,_
  
  
  _Madeline W., Layla S., McKenna W.,_
  
  
  _and you._
  
  
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  # 1 Glad Rags
  
  
  T **WELVE-YEAR-OLD IDUN AND HER FRIENDS** Freya, Sif, and Skade stomped the
  snow from their boots as they entered Midgard Mall. “Want to split up to shop
  at different stores and then meet back here later?” Idun asked the others.
  
  
  The four girlgoddesses had only just become friends a few weeks ago when
  they’d all