Synopses & Reviews
Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine brings the world of Tink and her fairy friends to spectacular life in this beautifully illustrated novel.
Fairy Haven is abuzz with news about its latest arrival, Prilla. It's bad enough that she has no idea what her special talent is, but some of her behavior is remarkably, well, human. Prilla is heartbroken that she does not seem to fit in. She desperately needs help from Mother Dove, the most important creature in Neverland, who created and cares for the magical egg that prevents all who live in Neverland from growing old and dying. But tragedy strikes as the island is hit by a hurricane, and the Never egg is destroyed. Mother Dove must pick three fairies to set out on a dangerous quest to repair the egg. She chooses Rani, the best water-talent fairy; Vidia, the most selfish, but fastest fast-flying-talent fairy; and, to everyone's surprise Prilla. The three embark on a journey filled with danger, sacrifice, and adventure. The fate of Neverland and their world as they know it rests on their shoulders.
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"The story is exciting, the characters accessible if stock, and Christiana's lush, full-color illustrations breathtaking. Children already enamored of the Disney Princess line will be clamoring for it." SchoolLibrary Journal
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"Prilla's quest to save Neverland and find her talent is worthy of the best fairy tale in its own right-without the Pan trappings. And despite some comic Disney-like touches, the full-color watercolor illustrations are in the glorious tradition of Arthur Rackham. Clap your hands if you believe in fairies!" Kirkus Reviews