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The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood
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Nutfolk Wood
"population" 52
In the country town of Plunkit, where Willa and her mom start anew after her parents' divorce, Willa catches sight of a strange sparkle by the creek and in the old woods. Her older-than-old neighbor, Hazel Wicket, has an amusing story about these surroundings and an imagined family of tiny people that inhabit a tree stump. Willa kn...more
Nutfolk Wood
"population" 52
In the country town of Plunkit, where Willa and her mom start anew after her parents' divorce, Willa catches sight of a strange sparkle by the creek and in the old woods. Her older-than-old neighbor, Hazel Wicket, has an amusing story about these surroundings and an imagined family of tiny people that inhabit a tree stump. Willa kn...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
May 23rd 2006
by Katherine Tegen Books
(first published 2006)
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Ten year-old Willa Jane is unhappy with all the changes that occur when her parents get divorced. She must cope with moving to the country with her mother, not knowing anyone in her new town, missing her father, and being incessantly nervous. She steadily becomes happier when she gets to know her elderly neighbor and the boy that works for her. She becomes intrigued when she continually sees glimpses of a world of tiny people out of the corner of her eye, in her dreams, and in quick flashes, but...more
1. I rated it a 5 because it was just so wholesome, simple, and sweet. I haven't read anything like it since I was a kid and it made me nostalgic.
2. In the back of my mind I wonder if her dad really wrote the letters and whether or not he'll actually show up to her party.
3. My parents got divorced when I was Willa's age and I remember my dad living four hours away and the situation felt the same way this story felt. I was strong and imaginative so I understood Willa. Plus my middle name is Jane,...more
2. In the back of my mind I wonder if her dad really wrote the letters and whether or not he'll actually show up to her party.
3. My parents got divorced when I was Willa's age and I remember my dad living four hours away and the situation felt the same way this story felt. I was strong and imaginative so I understood Willa. Plus my middle name is Jane,...more
Feb 02, 2012
Elizabeth
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Children who love fairies, secret stumps in the woods, or the fanciful
This book is a lovely tale for younger readers (but not immature ones) that deals with the pain and loss that many children have felt from losing loved ones, from divorce or death, as well as the magic and mystery that can be found in the world if you look for it. It's a gentle story, the kind that calms, but it is also still funny and exciting, as we watch the characters cope with their hardships and then find an amazing world that lurks just behind this one.
The nutfolk are each people, not ju...more
The nutfolk are each people, not ju...more
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This book does address some of the issues students may face: Divorce, moving, changes in economic status, the loss of a parent, a father who drinks to hide his loss... The intergenerational relationships that are formed helped give the book some depth. The life style contrasts are interesting. The characters learn that friends matter and families may not be perfect. The touch of magic adds another layer of depth. Whether you believe in fairies or not is up to you, but maybe you will learn to bel...more
To help cope after her parents divorce, 10-year-old Willa moves with her mother to the little country village of Plunkit for a simpler life. While her mother works, Willa spends her days helping Hazel, an old woman full of wise advice and fascinating tales of the “Nutfolk,” a community of fairies inhabiting a nearby tree stump. Though she is grounded in reality, sparkling lights and fleeting glimpses of tiny creatures around the stump force Willa to consider the possibility that Hazel’s stories...more
A bit slow-paced, even for the designated Grade 4-6 level. Obligatory divorce background, a confused mystery of missing paintings, and little interaction with the Fairies themselves makes this an average book, perhaps a set-up book for a continuing series, which could be interesting...
Read aloud to girlies. It took us quite awhile to plug through it. For our family, it talked way too much about the main character's parents' divorce.
Aug 05, 2011
Maren
added it
Meh... I thought that little girl had quite a vocabulary; that was the most unbelievable part of the story.
This book is great no AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Girl befriends old woman in woods and fairies.
It was nice and short, and very entertaining!!
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This is by my cousin. I am so impressed. It's smart, charming and hopeful.
So-so book. Willa and Mom spend summer in the woods as they try to start life anew after a divorce. Elderly neighbor and fairies help Willa gain self confidence and insight as the summer draws to an end. Fairies and their village could have seemed more magical and whimsical. As usual mother is distant and preoccupied with her own issues. Little bit of environmental protection issues going on too. Not enough imagination into setting or fairy characters.
Sep 22, 2008
Mexicanlove
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This book is about this girl who's name is Willa Jane.Her parents got diviors.Willa move in with hegrandmother.Willa's mother and her grandmother are always discusing about "Why did she divors?".When Willa disided to go to the countryside with her mother.They went to mountains where her uncle lives. When she went to the the woods to see the land area,she heard a little vocie.The little vocie said "Win some Lose some,"
fun fantasy story
Such a cute story! I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and watching the main character grow throughout the book while dealing with her parents' divorce. I'm very surprised this book is out of print, and I'm grateful that my library had a copy=)
CIP: After her parents divorce and she moves to the country with her mother, fourth-grader Willa Jane, anxious and unhappy with the changes in her life, discovers a world of little people called Nutfolk living in the woods around her new home.
May 17, 2008
Sarah
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
To all children that are experiencing change
I read this by mistake thinking it was a book that my sister had recommended. It's actually about dealing with change (ie divorce & death) for younger children. I enjoyed it (actually better than the bbok that was the intended book).
Nov 06, 2008
Sunny
marked it as to-read
This is something I would never had looked at- but b/c Kathy loved it I had to look... I love the cover and it looks like a fun and easy read while I in walking upon finales this school semester...Thanks Kathy!
This book was sweet, fun, and interesting. It's about a girl who searches to find fairies that her friend Hazel had told stories about. It's truly delightful, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a book.
This wonderful, gentle book would be a great read-aloud for children who are around 6-9, who like fantasy, but don't like scary people, creatures, or themes.
This was a nice book. It is about a girl who discovers a secret fairie haven.
it was good in some areas and funny. try reading it.
Sweet first novel from this author.
it is kind of slow paced
Jul 21, 2009
Elizabeth
added it
This is such a fun read! I loved how Barb integrated the fairy world with the real world and how the little girl there discovers it!
May 20, 2013
Erica
marked it as to-read
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