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5 Minutes for Books – “The Fairy Chronicles”

June 18, 2007 by Guest Contributor

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Review by regular contributor Jennifer Donovan, book lover and mother of two of book lovers, who blogs at Snapshot.

I wasn’t sure what to make of these books in the Fairy Chronicles series by J.H. Sweet. I know that some girls love princesses and fairies and unicorns, but I don’t think that my eight-year-old daughter and I are in that camp. However, the amazon customer reviews are fantastic, so I thought we would give it a try.

We were both hooked in the first chapter, because this is not just a story about a feminine mythical creature. It’s an adventure story. It’s also a story of self-discovery.

Every two to three pages are illustrated with really beautiful pen and ink drawings by Tara Larsen Chang, which makes the book even more captivating. The story could be enjoyed by girls age six or seven on up to ten, at least. The print is big (like an early reader), but the vocabulary is fairly complex. (My third grade daughter could easily understand, but there were a few unfamiliar words.) It makes for a nice combination that is not too intimidating to read, and yet will challenge a girl while she’s reading it (sort of like when Kindergarteners have so much fun that the don’t realize that they are learning). This also makes it a great read-aloud, because you can stop and talk about the new words.

Each book is about 100 pages, which I have found is a nice length for a book that we are going to read together before bed, because we are able to finish the book within a week and not get too weary of it. It’s also just the right length for a slower or more reluctant independent reader to be able to tackle on her own.fairy-chronicles.jpg

In The Fairy Chronicles: Marigold and the Feather of Hope, Beth is a nine year old girl who is going to spend part of the summer with her quirky aunt. What Beth doesn’t know is that her aunt has something special in mind for this particular visit. She’s going to tell Beth something about herself that she doesn’t know: she is also a fairy named Marigold. As a fairy, Beth learns to fly, to use her wand, and even helps ward off the evil activities of some gremlins, while exploring her new found relationships with other young girls who also happen to be fairies.

The action really heats up in The Fairy Chronicles: Dragonfly and the Web of Dreams. Jennifer (Dragonfly) and her friends join the Sandman to visit the spider who spins the Web of Dreams. The web has been destroyed and so people all over the world are having too many nightmares. Along with action, this book has a little bit of mystery as well. Amanda liked this book more, but she’s a real action-adventure fan. The first book has less adventure, because the series story has to be set up before they get to the adventure. I am sure that we will continue reading this series as it is released (books three and four come out in July, and five and six shortly thereafter).

This is one of the books that I am suggesting for my new summer reading project: Read Together. I am challenging moms (and dads) to read some books with your kids this summer. You can read aloud, or you can do it like a book club where everyone reads independently. The important thing is that you discuss what you are reading. Just as I said in my review last week, it’s a great way to connect with your kids, especially as they get older. You can find all the details at my site, Snapshot.

The publisher has generously donated five copies of The The Fairy Chronicles: Marigold and the Feather of Hope, so if you are interested in winning, please leave a comment before Saturday. The winner will be announced in next week’s column. (This contest is open to both US and Canadian shipping addresses.)

Congrats to the winner of First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover–Pam (comment number 13). The book just released on Wednesday, so if you didn’t win, but want to support books like this for teens (and don’t forget us adults who have decided we like to read this kind of book, too), consider giving it a strong start by clicking over and ordering it this week.

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37 Comments

  1. Enchanted Designs says

    December 6, 2007 at 12:20 am

    I would love to find a copy of this book for my daughter. I have a online store specializing in Fairies so this would be perfect for both of us to share!

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  2. Jeni says

    June 22, 2007 at 7:06 pm

    My daughter and I would love this! Count me in!

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  3. stephanie says

    June 21, 2007 at 8:52 pm

    I just got a ++ review on these from a mom I trust. Count me in.

    Reply
  4. Jeannine says

    June 21, 2007 at 7:09 pm

    Oooooh! I just read about this series! Please count me in!

    Reply
  5. Linsey Knerl says

    June 20, 2007 at 2:27 pm

    Very good review! thx for the giveaway!

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  6. Dansp says

    June 20, 2007 at 1:20 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

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  7. michelle says

    June 20, 2007 at 10:38 am

    We love books. My daughter reads everything! I think she may even like fairies too (I know I do!) Count me in!

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    June 19, 2007 at 8:32 pm

    sounds interesting, please enter me. thanks

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  9. Caryn says

    June 19, 2007 at 7:19 pm

    I’d love to win!

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  10. Myrna says

    June 19, 2007 at 7:19 pm

    Please enter me too!!!!

    Reply
  11. Dawn says

    June 19, 2007 at 1:59 pm

    Please enter me. Thanks

    Reply
  12. Chrissie Raysor says

    June 19, 2007 at 11:18 am

    That sounds wonderful! Please, please let me win! I’d love to read these to my daughter – she’s full of fantasy and magic.

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    June 19, 2007 at 11:11 am

    Hi Jennifer, thanks for another great review. I have no idea why but my daughter has never read any of this series so I’m really hoping to win this one!!

    Laura

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  14. Homemom3 says

    June 19, 2007 at 8:05 am

    This is a GREAT book, my kids LOVED it. Can’t wait for the new ones to come out. They are all waiting in suspense, kind of how I’m waiting for the new H.P. book.

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  15. Melissa R. Garrett says

    June 19, 2007 at 7:49 am

    I was lucky to have reviewed these books, as well, and my daughter and I both loved them!

    Melissa R. Garrett
    http://www.LittleWoolgatherings.blogspot.com
    http://www.TheSilverTongue.blogspot.com

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  16. Cherie says

    June 19, 2007 at 2:20 am

    These books sound great! I’ll have to check them out!

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  17. Bad Sheep says

    June 18, 2007 at 9:03 pm

    My niece loves the fairies. These look like great books.

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  18. Ginny says

    June 18, 2007 at 8:37 pm

    Glad to see a good review. I had heard of these books about a month ago & wanted to check them out!

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  19. sara - The Estrogen Files says

    June 18, 2007 at 8:34 pm

    My darling 3rd grader and 5th grader are both interested in reading these books. Please count us in!

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  20. leah belle says

    June 18, 2007 at 7:26 pm

    We love books…lots of books. I’m in!

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  21. Janne says

    June 18, 2007 at 5:35 pm

    We’re always up for some new books! 🙂

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  22. Tamara says

    June 18, 2007 at 3:18 pm

    Sounds like a fun book.

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  23. Andrea says

    June 18, 2007 at 3:15 pm

    Count me in! 🙂 Books are always so nice to have for your kids!

    Reply
  24. annaliza of ventanawhos candid says

    June 18, 2007 at 3:10 pm

    ooo books! cute! hope we get one from here!

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  25. April says

    June 18, 2007 at 3:08 pm

    When I was little, my mom made my sister and I crepe paper flower fairie outfits for Halloween. We won our local contest! That was a big deal for a 5-year old!

    I still love fairies!!

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  26. tanyetta says

    June 18, 2007 at 12:41 pm

    perfect. thank you 🙂

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  27. Stacia Helpman says

    June 18, 2007 at 12:01 pm

    These fairy chronicle books sound so delightful!

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  28. Mama Zen says

    June 18, 2007 at 11:54 am

    I love unicorns!

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  29. Melinda says

    June 18, 2007 at 11:28 am

    I have a daughter that I can’t keep in books because she devours them. This sounds perfect for her. Even if I don’t win, I’m going to have to track down a copy.

    Hugs,
    Melinda

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  30. The Wooden Porch says

    June 18, 2007 at 10:08 am

    Sounds lovely! Please enter me too.

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  31. Tessa says

    June 18, 2007 at 8:41 am

    Cute, my daughter would love these.

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  32. Julie says

    June 18, 2007 at 8:35 am

    These sound really cute! Fairies are so in!

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  33. stephanie says

    June 18, 2007 at 8:12 am

    Yes please! 🙂

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  34. CPA Mom and Soccer Mom Angela says

    June 18, 2007 at 8:03 am

    Sounds like a wonderful set of books to read with my daughter. I hope I win.

    Thanks so much for this series. It’s very helpful for exposing myself to books I might not have ever seen or thought of.

    Reply
  35. Nikki says

    June 18, 2007 at 6:23 am

    These sound like really interesting books. This summer the kids and I were going to do a few fun activities. One being a lesson on the human body as we homeschool and the other for fun which can you guess was on fairys This would be a great addition.

    Nikki

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