The first time Elizabeth and Jake told her — or, at least, the first time she remembers — that she was a Little Miracle, was when she was six years old. She came home from school one day, she had just got one of her results from a little maths test she did in class and she was unhappy with the results. After dinner, Elizabeth and Jake sat either side of her and explained that she was very lucky to be alive and that her maths problems now would seem small and insignificant later in life. It was after that moment Maisie began to have a different outlook on life. Even though she's only young, people who meet her are constantly saying she's mature for her age. 

One of her favourite things to do is go to school. She enjoys learning and relishes the opportunity to better herself. The only issue is, now that she's growing older, she has been subject to a few episodes of bullying. Other children in her classes call her geeky and nerdy, all for being intelligent and wanting to do the work. 
 

Her sister, Ellie, is a big help in dealing with that sort of thing. Ellie is the more playful, dominant and intimidating of the two Tanner children. She was always a lot more boisterous when they were growing up, and Ellie would always best Maisie in whatever play-fights they ever found themselves in. They are, however, inseparable. Despite all the times they argue and shout at one another, Maisie knows deep down that she loves Ellie — and that, most importantly, Ellie loves her.