Friday, April 16, 2010

The Night Fairy


The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz. Illustrated by Angela Barrett. 2010. February 2010. Candlewick Press. 128 pages.

Flory was a night fairy. She was born a little before midnight when the moon was full. For the rest of her life--and fairies can live hundreds of years--that hour, a little before midnight, would be the time when her magic was strongest.

Flory may be a fairy, but she's not immortal.

There are those who say that fairies have no troubles, but this is not true. Fairies are magical creatures, but they can be hurt--even killed--when they are young and their magic is not strong. Young fairies have no one to take care of them, because fairies make bad parents. Babies bore them. A fairy godmother is an excellent thing, but a fairy mother is a disaster. (2)

So Flory is a young fairy trying to do the best she can to take care of herself. But an encounter with a bat leaves her wounded, fearing that she may never fly again, Flory does the best she can to adapt. To try to be a day fairy. To try to find a way to take care of herself. This is a tricky time for her. And who could blame her for being a little grumpy, a little bitter. And I should add more than a little bit bossy.Can Flory find a way to make the best of this bad situation? Can she make a friend or two?



This one is a nice fantasy for children.

© Becky Laney of Young Readers

1 comment:

Annette said...

I've seen this book, luscious pictures! They are soft and delicate....like a fairy. There is a book that I might order look for it on Amazon? It is called A Nest for Celeste, also lovely pictures, cute story.