The book that started it all
Meet Maphiri Monama — a fierce 12-year-old with big ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit and plenty to learn about friendship, family and money.
The Maphiri bookshelf
Meet your new favourite mini-mogul
Maphiri Monama is a Grade 7 learner at Crowland Prep. Between school, friendships, family and her next big business idea, life is never short of an adventure.
Follow her as she learns that the smartest money moves are not always about the money — they’re about courage, choices and believing in yourself.
Step into her world →More than a good story
Every Maphiri story turns everyday choices into lessons children can carry into the real world.
Stories that make reading feel exciting, relevant and full of possibility.
Simple lessons about saving, spending, sharing and planning for young minds.
Big ideas, brave pitches and practical steps that help children believe they can build.
Friends, family & plenty of opinions
Every adventure is better with a colourful crew. Get to know the friends and classmates who challenge, support and surprise Maphiri along the way.
Meet the characters →
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