K-Pop Studio · Ages 8–12
The Magic
Lightstick
A music-loving fan. A ghost cat. A voice that can change everything.
Your favourite song is just the beginning.
Laura loves K-pop. Meeting Crowlyn, her favourite star, takes her from the audience to an academy outside Busan, where her training has a magical purpose. With Ghostkat at her side, she will need courage, practice and friends she can rely on.
Explore the world of K-Pop Studio.
A magical music academy
Step into Laura’s training, friendships and everyday surprises.
Explore →02Meet the K-popmons
A ghost cat, a sleepy capybara and companions with attitude.
Explore →03K-pop and Korea
Explore the settings behind this musical fantasy.
Explore →04Music with a magical purpose
Discover how rhythm and singing drive the adventure.
Explore →05Find your favorite character
Meet the fans, performers and creatures at the heart of the story.
Explore →06Magic is better with friends
A new world to explore and a team worth cheering for.
Explore →For the reader who turns every room into a stage.
A story that starts with being a fan
Laura knows the thrill of loving a song and wanting to be closer to the person who sings it. When that excitement becomes a real mission, she has to find out what she can do herself. For a young K-pop fan, it is an inviting way into a fantasy adventure.
Something to love beyond the music
A mischievous ghost cat. Unexpected friendships. Training that does not always go to plan. Readers who enjoy magical companions and funny adventures have plenty to follow, even if they have never owned a lightstick.
Looking for a gift for a K-pop fan?
For an 8–12-year-old who loves music, fantasy and expressive characters, The Magic Lightstick brings those interests together in one story. It is the first book in K-Pop Studio, so a new reader can start here without knowing an earlier adventure.
Choose it for a reader who enjoys discovering a fictional world, following a young heroine and watching a group learn to work together. The concerts and magical battles give the story its excitement; the friendships give readers someone to care about.
Written and illustrated by Juan Carlos Bonache.
Bonache creates both the story and its illustrations. He is also the author and illustrator of Ninja Academy and the illustrator of Kat Karateka. His work brings humor and character design into children’s adventures.
Explore Bonache’s books and background (Spanish) →Books in English
Choose your K-Pop Studio adventure.
Start with Book 1
The Magic Lightstick introduces Laura and her magical adventure. English edition · ISBN 9791387948283.
Give the K-Pop Studio boxed set
Two books and the series’ official lightstick in one gift set. Discover the first two K-Pop Studio adventures in English, with a lightstick to bring a little of their world into yours.
English boxed set · ISBN 9791387948443. Amazon currently lists it for preorder, with publication scheduled for February 9, 2027.
Check the bookseller for the latest availability, release date, price and delivery information.
English edition
- Title
- The Magic Lightstick
- ISBN
- 9791387948283
- Publisher
- Editorial El Pirata
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Juan Carlos Bonache
- Reading age
- 8–12
Frequently asked questions
What is The Magic Lightstick about?
Laura is a twelve-year-old K-pop fan living in Busan. When her favourite star needs help, a magical lightstick and a ghost cat draw her into an adventure connecting music with the K-pop Kingdom.
Is it available in English?
The English edition is listed under ISBN 9791387948283. Check the bookseller for its current release date and availability.
Who created K-Pop Studio?
Juan Carlos Bonache is the author and illustrator. The English edition is published by Editorial El Pirata.
Do readers need to know K-pop?
No. Friendship, humour and magical creatures provide a way into the adventure, while readers who already love K-pop will recognise the excitement of concerts and training.
What age is the English edition for?
The Magic Lightstick is aimed at readers ages 8–12. Its mix of music, fantasy, humor and magical companions makes it a particularly relevant choice for children who enjoy those themes.
Is this a good place to start K-Pop Studio?
Yes. The Magic Lightstick is Book 1. It introduces Laura, Crowlyn and the magical adventure, so readers do not need to have read another book first.
Is it a story about real K-pop groups?
The main performers and groups in K-Pop Studio are fictional. K-pop culture inspires the setting, while the characters and magical mission belong to this original adventure.
How do I order the English edition?
Look for The Magic Lightstick by Juan Carlos Bonache, published by Editorial El Pirata, with ISBN 9791387948283. Follow the English edition link on this page and check the bookseller’s release and delivery information.