The Night Fairy
From 2008 Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz comes an exhilarating new adventure — and a thoroughly original fairy who is a true force of nature.What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming...
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From 2008 Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz comes an exhilarating new adventure — and a thoroughly original fairy who is a true force of nature.What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings — wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth — is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do — like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach — so be it. Not every creature, however, is as willingto bend to Flory’s demands. Newbery Medal winner Laura Amy Schlitz and world-renowned illustrator and miniaturist Angela Barrett venture into the realm of the illustrated classic — a classic entirely and exquisitely of their making, and a magnificent adventure.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780763636746 (0763636746)
ASIN: 0763636746
Publish date: 2010-02-23
Publisher: Candlewick
Pages no: 128
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Paranormal,
Juvenile,
Fairies,
Middle Grade,
Fairy Tales,
Animals,
Chapter Books,
Fiction
This book had an interesting premise. I found it kind of disappointing, though.The characters were dull, with no personalities. And there is no villain. Flory is able to defeat every single danger she comes across with ease and even becomes friends with some of them. There isn't much of a story. It'...
It's a fairy story. Flory is persnickety and self centered, which makes it extra hard for her to be respectful to and rely on others for help.If you enjoy fairies and woodland creatures you will enjoy this story. As for the rest of us, meh.
I got this primarily for Barrett's illustrations, which turned out to be not numerous. They were pretty but a little too cute for my taste. Little girls who gravitate to the word "fairy" will probably appreciate them more.The story of the injured little fairy growing up in a garden was... okay. I fe...
An absolute gem of a book! For all parents out there who have girls obsessed with fairies, this book is a must read. For those of you who have young ones that haven't entered the fairy obsession stage yet, I suggest you snatch this up now. Flory is such a different type of fairy, such a strong and p...
Loved! Very short book, but so beautifully written. I'd love to read this aloud with a child. It's magical and musical and just lovely.