Brigitta is a young Water Faerie from the village-nest of Tiragarrow. She's confused, moody, and anxious about going through "The Change" as she do...
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Feb 11, 2012
Elsie
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How refreshing to read a hero’s journey where the hero is a girl. Frodo be warned; you have a competitor!
Brigitta is a young faerie who, at the beginning of the story, is occupied by girlish problems: trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up, fitting in with giddy girlfriends and escaping a pesky young sister, Himalette. In a flash of blinding light, everything in Brigitta’s world changes. Parents, aunt, friends and even the community elders are turned to stone. Only Bri More...
Brigitta is a young faerie who, at the beginning of the story, is occupied by girlish problems: trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up, fitting in with giddy girlfriends and escaping a pesky young sister, Himalette. In a flash of blinding light, everything in Brigitta’s world changes. Parents, aunt, friends and even the community elders are turned to stone. Only Bri More...
Aug 03, 2011
Kate
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Brigitta of the White Forest is a unique tale which quite frankly took me a little bit by surprise. From very early in the novel, I was taken in by Dinsmore's usage of imagery, mythology, and creativity. There is a lot here for readers to be fascinated by.
Within this novel, I found the pacing to be pretty even. I enjoyed that I was given the opportunity to view the world that Brigitta lived in and get to know her character before the action really began. Many times I found myself compl More...
Within this novel, I found the pacing to be pretty even. I enjoyed that I was given the opportunity to view the world that Brigitta lived in and get to know her character before the action really began. Many times I found myself compl More...
Mar 06, 2011
Alanna (The Flashlight Reader)
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Brigitta and her younger sister, Himalette, are the only two faeries in their entire village of White Forest that have not been affected by a mysterious curse. During the preparations for the annual festival, every living being in the White Forest is turned to stone. Brigitta suddenly finds herself faced with a great challenge. She doesn’t know how to reverse the curse—or where to go for help—but she knows she must do something before the magical protection around her village is destroyed. With
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Feb 19, 2011
Beth
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In a world where it is sometimes hard to tell friend from foe, two sisters race against time to save their beloved White Forest and all the faeries the love. As they journey beyond the faerie realm, Brigitta and Himalette persevere through adversity and learn to match wits against giant caterpillars, rock dragons and munshmins.
Before I opened Brigitta of the White Forest, the gorgeous cover with an ethereal blue moon caught my eye, setting the tone for the story. As I read, the White More...
Before I opened Brigitta of the White Forest, the gorgeous cover with an ethereal blue moon caught my eye, setting the tone for the story. As I read, the White More...
Jul 19, 2011
Book Twirps
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Brigitta is a young faerie who is anxious about going through the change every teenage faerie goes through. During this change, their wings mature and display markings which determine their life path. What Brigitta doesn’t understand is why anyone has to be stuck with only one path in life.
As her village begins preparation for the annual Festival of the Elements, Brigitta and her precocious little sister Himalette are flying through the forest when a strange white light flashes over More...
As her village begins preparation for the annual Festival of the Elements, Brigitta and her precocious little sister Himalette are flying through the forest when a strange white light flashes over More...
Jan 14, 2012
Jennifer
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Lewis Carroll could not have done better with lovely, lyrical names for plants and animals that flow trippingly upon the tongue throughout this book. This prose writer uses poet-language in every made-up word, like munshmins, pipberries, Tiragarrow, and Hrathgar (nod to Beowulf?). I'm not a natural fan of YA fantasy, but this gem had me hooked from page one to the finish. I love the idea of the young fairy girl's "puberty" in which she waits for her life's calling to be revealed. I als
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Nov 23, 2011
My favorite kind of story--faeries! Sounds enchanting :)
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Aug 31, 2010
Christina
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I really enjoyed this book. It would be a great read for middle graders. The main character and her sister are delightful characters and the bond between sisters is well written. I recommend it for those young girls ages 8-12 who like fairies and a little adventure along with a little of the battle of good and evil. I'm not sure boys would find this of interest except for the array of large frogs and caterpillars add spice to the story. A thouroughly enjoyable journey for the young and the you
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May 13, 2011
Well, since I'm the author of this book, I find it hard to be objective about it.
I certainly enjoyed writing it, I love spending time with my characters and in my imaginary world, and I'm tickled any time someone new reads it . . . especially if they are not a friend or family member!
I certainly enjoyed writing it, I love spending time with my characters and in my imaginary world, and I'm tickled any time someone new reads it . . . especially if they are not a friend or family member!
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Mar 08, 2011
Lilly
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When everyone in the white forest gets turned to stone Brigitta and her little sister Himallete are the only fairies left to save it. On their journey they find giant caterpillars and glow worms. They meet Minq, Gola, Hrathger, mean frogs and fat frogs. Can they save the White Forest? Will they save the White Forest, and how? Well...I guess that's up to you to find out! this is my ABSOLUTE favorite book and I recommend it to just about anyone and everyone. Its just one of those great books where
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Feb 17, 2011
I love books that feature simple things being recreated in a grand way, such as "The Hourglass of Protection." I look forward to reading this one.
Feb 20, 2011
Tod
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Well, I'm a little biased about this book since I'm the publisher. But even if I weren't, I would mark it as a must-read book.
Aug 09, 2010
Angelica
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I love the world that Danika Dinsmore create in her first novel. Though it is written for the younger reader, I found myself captured by the story line, and when finished, immediately lent it to a preteen that I know, sure that she will love it too.
Mar 30, 2011
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Apr 14, 2011
Well, since I'm the author of this book, I find it hard to be objective about it.
I certainly enjoyed writing it, I love spending time with my characters and in my imaginary world, and I'm tickled any time someone new reads it . . . especially if they are not a friend or family member!
I certainly enjoyed writing it, I love spending time with my characters and in my imaginary world, and I'm tickled any time someone new reads it . . . especially if they are not a friend or family member!
May 18, 2011
Ruth
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I am always looking for books my kids can read and this is one. It is a great book and am having my kids read it now. I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
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