The series revolves around nine-year-old Allie Finkle, who narrates the stories.
Allie has three best friends who support her through all her adventures and a beautiful teacher, named Mrs. Hunter, whom she admires.
Allie goes through a few obstacles as she strives to make new friends and adjust to her new school.
Laura James, a former American print model, is featured on the covers of the US series (as well as on the Scholastic website) as the face of Allie Finkle.
[citation needed] The girl on the front cover of the first 3 UK editions is called Emily.