Only a child so quick-witted as Clemency Pogue, upon finding herself attacked by a wicked, invincible fairy, would remember a lesson learned from t...
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Oct 13, 2008
Keli
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In order to save herself from the Fairy of Frequent and Painful Pointless Antagonism, the quick thinking Clem shouts "I don't believe in fairies," several times killing her tormenter and several other fairies in the process--some bad, but mostly good. Now, with the help of a hobgoblin beaurocrat, Clem must set things right in the world of make-believe.
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With tongue in cheek humor, Clemency Pogue is charming, funny and compelling. Petty More...
In order to save herself from the Fairy of Frequent and Painful Pointless Antagonism, the quick thinking Clem shouts "I don't believe in fairies," several times killing her tormenter and several other fairies in the process--some bad, but mostly good. Now, with the help of a hobgoblin beaurocrat, Clem must set things right in the world of make-believe.
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With tongue in cheek humor, Clemency Pogue is charming, funny and compelling. Petty More...
Sep 16, 2011
Matia
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This is a gem of just 120 pages. Illustrated by Will Davis, this book would be considered a “chapter book” for older children, I would guess.
I wondered if some of the writing was a bit too clever for children to appreciate. I love it when J. T. writes things like, “The walking stick was not for walking. Clem knew that there were places in the forest where danger lurked. And where it did not lurk, danger squatted, couched, or lounged. There was one place where danger reclined, but Cleme More...
I wondered if some of the writing was a bit too clever for children to appreciate. I love it when J. T. writes things like, “The walking stick was not for walking. Clem knew that there were places in the forest where danger lurked. And where it did not lurk, danger squatted, couched, or lounged. There was one place where danger reclined, but Cleme More...
Sep 28, 2009
Melissa
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Description: Only a child so quick-witted as Clemency Pogue, upon finding herself attacked by a wicked, invincible fairy, would remember a lesson learned from the story of Peter Pan. She shouts "I don't believe in fairies," and when it doesn't work, keeps shouting it until the horrible little creature drops as dead as a gossamer-winged doorknob. But then a mischievous hobgoblin arrives to tell Clem that she's killed six other fairies around the globe, some bad, but mostly good. Even if
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Nov 26, 2011
aaron
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this is the first book i've read by j.t. petty and it was okay. it is a children's book, but it isn't done as well as other similar styled series, such as the lemony snicket books or the spiderwick chronicles. it seems a little more rushed and just not quite as "smart" as the other similar ones. that said, it is still a quick and decent read. it follows a young girl who is attacked by a fairy. to combat this fairy she states that she doesn't believe in fairies. this causes other
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Aug 09, 2009
Meg
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Eh. Whatever. Cute idea...some cute details. I grabbed this book to throw into my students' library, but the author uses such large vocab, that I am not sure my students would get past the third page. It feels at some points that the author is trying too hard, though there are come clever details/ideas. This book is more for adults...or really clever children (not the dim-witted Sinclairs of the world).
Jan 16, 2011
Lize
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A charming kid’s book, in which the titular character is attacked by a malicious fairy and, having read Peter Pan, shouts that she doesn’t believe in fairies, which kills the little creature stone dead. Unfortunately, she said the magic words six times, killing five other mostly good fairies all over the world. The book centers around how she goes about putting things right.
Jan 10, 2010
Jessi
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My overall impression would be "meh." Didn't really hold my attention. The basic premise is that a girl is plagued by a fairy so she tries to kill it but accidentally kills four or five other fairies as well. Now she has to travel the world trying to find out the names of the other fairies so she can bring them back to life.
Oct 20, 2008
Michelle
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Clemency is 10 years old and is attacked by an evil fairy. Remembering her Peter Pan she shouts, "I do not believe in fairies!" until her tiny tormentor falls down dead. But Clemency has no time to rejoice when a hobgoblin comes and tells her that the six unsuccessful attempts to kill the fairy actually killed six others around the world, some bad but also some good. Clemency knows it is her responsibility to set things right, and the hobgoblin is the only one who can help her.
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Jan 29, 2012
Anna Mari
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Clemency is being attacked in the forest by an annoying fairy. She remembers her fathers retelling of Peter Pan and shouts 'I don't believe in fairies!' this doesn't stop her aggressor, but somewhere else in the world another fairy dies. Six times Clemency shouts before her adversary dies. Just then, a hobgoblin congratulates her on ruining children's lives everywhere and explains what she has done. Clemency, in her hand made burlap pants, is shocked. The hobgoblin goes on to explain that you h
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Jul 27, 2010
David
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The title of this book intrigued me and so I bought it on the spot. Then after reading it, I bought several more copies to give away to friends. The book is a laugh-a-minute page turner. Adults and children will definitely enjoy this unique take on the sugary sweet we usually read about.
Mar 31, 2009
Pam
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This is a child's book. I was searching a topic and as per usual the library search brings up totally unrelated books.
The title intrigued me so I read it.
The grown up kid in me really enjoyed it.
Refreshing.
The title intrigued me so I read it.
The grown up kid in me really enjoyed it.
Refreshing.
May 06, 2011
Sara
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Cute little story and very quick read--even my 8-year old read it in about an hour. It was a fun take on the roles fairies play in our everyday lives. Bogged down a little bit in the middle, but ended nicely.
May 05, 2008
Susan
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HIlarious! Poor Clemency! Her quick thinking saved her from certain death as she attempted to escape from a nasty, persistant fairy with a sharp stick. Unfortunately she had to say "I don't believe in fairies" 7 times before her tormentor dropped dead, only to discover that she also killed off 6 fairies (good and bad)first. With the help of a hobgoblin (Chaphesmeeso)who travels everywhere by burrowing underground, she attempts to put the fairy world to rights. I loved the author's
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Nov 28, 2007
Daniel
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A quick read that offers plenty of laughs for the adults, perhaps an interesting short story for kids, but nothing really of any substance. It's a quick adventure in the world of fairies, a little bit of action, and a short burst of triumph for the girl.
Certainly this is taking advantage of the popularity of books like Harry Potter, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and the awful books of Eoin Colfer. If it weren't for these other books, this probably would never have seen the light of More...
Certainly this is taking advantage of the popularity of books like Harry Potter, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and the awful books of Eoin Colfer. If it weren't for these other books, this probably would never have seen the light of More...
Sep 27, 2010
Cheryl in CC NV
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Original, insightful, thoughtful. I might just read the next, even though this does stand alone, because it's also a quick read.
Feb 14, 2010
Alison
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The prologue for this book had so much promise, it had me laughing out loud. Too bad the rest of it wasn't very clever/interesting/funny.
Dec 01, 2010
Julie
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I liked this book simply because it was something I'd never read in a children's book before. It was a fun read.
Jan 29, 2012
Sarah
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When she is attacked by an evil fairy, Clemency Pogue remembers the story of Peter Pan and shouts, "I don't believe in fairies!" In fear for her life, she shouts 7 times in all before the fairy is struck dead. She later discovers that 6 other fairies around the world were killed by her words and she works to make amends with the help of a digging hobgoblin. The language is creative, there's a bit of suspense and action, and the relationship between Clem and the hobgoblin (I can't wr
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Mar 03, 2008
Julie
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The only redeeming quality is that my children enjoyed it. But I have no doubt that once they're exposed to plenty of better fiction, they will lose appreciation for this one. It was so unrealistic that it was almost like reading someone's strange dream. It was all over the place, literally, and the main character was so obsessed with her burlap shorts that I couldn't find it in myself to like her. One other redeeming quality: it's original enough that I felt like it broadened my reading per
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Mar 26, 2010
MIZZ.GRINGA
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this boook is about fairyz n that something is tryin to kill them or somethin like that
Oct 15, 2010
Mariana
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Listened to on a trip, it was okay but drawn out way to long in parts.
Oct 07, 2010
Shelli
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The Spiderwick Chronicles' meets Lemony Snicket's humor from a Series of Unfortunate Events. Also the wonderful vocabulary Snicket always weaves into his writing. Loved it!
Oct 13, 2009
Samantha
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I enjoyed this book a lot because I felt like I entered a whole new world. It was full of suspense and I always wanted to pick up the book and read it. I liked the way the author set up this book. the main character in the book was Clemency Pogue who killed poor little fairies. If I were the author I would have stretch it out alitte bit because there was to much going on.
Aug 13, 2008
Johanna
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I picked this up as a book to read with my girls (ages 9 & 7) before bed time.
I had high hopes for this book.
The packaging was great and the wit and sarcasm on the back sounded fun.
2 Chapters in, I found this a hard story to sell to the girls.....probably because I wasn't getting anything out of it either.
On one hand it is witty, too witty for children to understand and on the other, the story isn't unique or creative enough to hold my children's interest.
Sorry, bu More...
I had high hopes for this book.
The packaging was great and the wit and sarcasm on the back sounded fun.
2 Chapters in, I found this a hard story to sell to the girls.....probably because I wasn't getting anything out of it either.
On one hand it is witty, too witty for children to understand and on the other, the story isn't unique or creative enough to hold my children's interest.
Sorry, bu More...
Dec 19, 2007
Grace
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Although it suffers from "wanna-be" visual appearance (the look and size and format of the book makes it seem like it's a generic read-alike of the Spiderwick Chronicles), the author's unique voice in this little book (a blend of Lemony Snicket amusement and whimsicalness, toned down a bit) makes it refreshing and unique. Easily read in about an hour, it's a fun and lighthearted way to pass an evening.
May 18, 2011
Carlton
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I simply LOVE the way JT Petty works wonderful words into his stories! I found this a very humorous read, and cozy!
Sep 25, 2008
Jen
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listen, i found an advance copy of this book in the recycling and i finished it in the time it took me to go to and come home from work. as such, it was perfectly delightful. some of the illustrations are really charming.
Oct 28, 2008
Robin
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Wordy, weird, and whacked. We like it.
We're a little distracted by the fact that the actor on this audiobook is the same who voiced all of the Sisters Grimm books (which we loved).
We're a little distracted by the fact that the actor on this audiobook is the same who voiced all of the Sisters Grimm books (which we loved).
Sep 18, 2007
Abby
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***Update***
Very cute book. A different twist on sweet faerie stories.
Currently, reading aloud with Miette for her next book report.
Very cute book. A different twist on sweet faerie stories.
Currently, reading aloud with Miette for her next book report.
May 11, 2009
Cathy
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Cute little book for middle readers. Clever and witty with lots of little twists of humor. Fun for kids to read alone or with a parent.
