Turning thirteen starts off with a bang for Lily. Literally. A birthday present explodes on her porch . . . and soon after a trio of leprechauns (y...
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Mar 06, 2011
M.
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Lily Green's mom got a promotion which required a move to a new town not long before Lily's 13th birthday. She hasn't really made any friends, she gets laughed at in gymnastics class, and her mom preferred to go to work on Lily's birthday rather than staying home to make the day special for her. Enter the leprechauns...who kidnap Lily, take her to the land of the "Greens," and make her take difficult tests so that she can qualify to be the new keeper of the Greens, the person who act
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Oct 25, 2011
Carol
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Lily Green feels like she never fits in. It doesn't help that her mom has moved them yet again for her job. The day of her thirteenth birthday finally rolls around and she is looking forward to hanging out with the only friend she has made in the new town. The doorbell rings and Lily finds a little box on her doorstep. When she opens it she finds a key that had belonged to her beloved grandmother who passed away a year ago. The key arrives with a bang and Lily's life literally explodes into tota
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Jun 27, 2010
Kerry
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All Lily Green wanted for her 13th birthday was to be invisible from Team Ainsley who constantly ripped on her at gymnastics, and to catch dinner and a movie with her best—and only—friend, Kendall. But, when a package arrives in her mailbox and Lily opens it, she is blown away—literally—as green fireworks explode on her front porch. Captured by leprechauns and whisked away to a meadow in a distant land, Lily soon discovers that she is next in line to be Keeper for the Clan of Green. But, only if
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Apr 17, 2010
Laura
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On her 13th birthday, Lily is kidnapped by leprechauns and brought to the land of Green. She learns that she is part leprechaun, as was her grandmother. Lily has a choice to make before she can return home. Pass the three tests to become Keeper (of the gold)or quit. But if she quits, her memory will be erased, including some of the memories of her grandmother. Lily tries to pass the seemingly impossible tests, but someone is out to sabotage her. There's also the cute Keeper of the clan across th
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Jun 19, 2010
Traci
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I previously read some of the reviews on here and all of them were rated at least a 3 or 4. So I guess in me giving it a 3 that it is consistant. I do have to say that I didn't get into this book until half way...at least!!! It is an extremely easy read and that is why I continued to read it. It isn't that there is anything wrong with the first half of the book but I wasn't exactly that interested in the content that I was reading. I do have to say the ending was what led me to giving the book a
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Mar 16, 2011
Sally906
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I have had GREEN on my TBR pile for a while now, and with March being the month to celebrate all things Irish, I dusted it off and opened the front cover and was sucked straight in to the story.
After having a bad day at school, missing her grandmother who has recently died, and all alone at home because her mother was not yet back from work, Lily Green opens a package that has been left on her doorstep; it is her birthday after all! One big green kaboom later she has been tied up and i More...
After having a bad day at school, missing her grandmother who has recently died, and all alone at home because her mother was not yet back from work, Lily Green opens a package that has been left on her doorstep; it is her birthday after all! One big green kaboom later she has been tied up and i More...
Apr 15, 2010
Sydney
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So far the book is really good. In the beginning this girl named Lily gets a strange packet and when she opens it, it blows up . That is when she sees three leprechauns standing right in front of her. So they tie her up and take her to there village. Soon Lily finds out that she has leprechaun blood. Now she has to pass three tests to become the keeper. The first test is to open a secret cave. The second test is to catch a spotted pixie which is very hard and they are very dangerous. Finally, t
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Jul 11, 2011
Jessi (Reading in the Corner)
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Lily is a very "relateable" tween character. Lily and her mom have moved around a lot so Lily doesn't have many friends and really doesn't feel like she fits in. She goes to gymnastics class basically because her mom told her to take it. She has one real friend, but that friend has another "best" friend, which leaves Lily alone the majority of the time anyway. While sometimes I find characters like this a tad "whiny," I didn't ever feel that way about Lily. She
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Aug 22, 2010
Kristen
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On Lilybets 13th birthday she is kidnapped by Leprechauns, to be their keeper...after she passes some trials that is. If she does she will be employed for life over an enormous amount of gold, enjoy a new world where she is almost a celebrity, and enjoy "luck" for the rest of her life.
This was a very cute story with a fun idea. Girls will like Lily and the fun ending. While it's not a future Newbery it was a good read. I would be interested in reading more if Roberts More...
This was a very cute story with a fun idea. Girls will like Lily and the fun ending. While it's not a future Newbery it was a good read. I would be interested in reading more if Roberts More...
Apr 22, 2011
Karen
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Lilybet Green's world is changed forever when she finds an exploding birthday present on her front porch...
Things have not been going at all well for Lily over the past year. She and her single mother have moved again and Lily has only been able to make one friend so far. Everyone else thinks she's a freak. Infinitely worse, her beloved Grandmother Green (Gigi) passed away and Lily misses her more with each passing day. Needless to say, Lily is feeling pretty sorry for herself by the More...
Things have not been going at all well for Lily over the past year. She and her single mother have moved again and Lily has only been able to make one friend so far. Everyone else thinks she's a freak. Infinitely worse, her beloved Grandmother Green (Gigi) passed away and Lily misses her more with each passing day. Needless to say, Lily is feeling pretty sorry for herself by the More...
Mar 06, 2011
Kendall
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Cute book about a girl who discovers that she's one of a long line of keepers of leprechaun treasure. The book brings the protagonist into a whole other world--one where she must pass a series of tasks to gain her rightful place as the keeper of gold. A fun book that includes some unusual characters..leprechauns haven't been used much as characters in tween books. A fun read for those who like fantasy but don't want to read a four-hundred-something page book.
Sep 13, 2010
Davy
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The author of the popular Clearwater Crossing series goes a long way towards rectifying the lack of leprechauns in young adult fiction with this enjoyable new fantasy novel. On the afternoon of her thirteenth birthday, Lily is abducted by a posse of leprechauns, who inform her that she has been chosen to succeed her late grandmother as “Keeper o’ the Clan” (a treasurer-like position traditionally held by “leplings”—that is, humans with leprechaun blood). A typical teenager, Lily has problems of
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Jul 23, 2010
Dawn
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Lily is stolen from her home on her 13th birthday and discovers that she is destined to be the keeper of the gold for a band of leprechauns. She must first pass a series of tests that will qualify her for the position. Clues from a letter that her beloved grandmother sent her help her to perform each task. New fantasy twist that doesn't have to do with a princess, etc. I enjoyed the story and felt that it moved easily. It was fun.
Dec 29, 2010
Sadie
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Jan 15, 2011
Sara
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On her thirteenth birthday, a girl discovers she is half leprechaun and must complete three tasks in order to fulfill her birthright and become Keeper for her leprechaun family. Cute story, characters are entertainingly written, and I saw the significance of the peppermint Lifesavers a MILE off :)
Jul 27, 2010
Kelly
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This was a fun book all about leperchans. This girl gets a key that her grandma used to have but already passed away, then suddenly the box explodes and some leperchans come out and a whole adventure comes to this shy girl on her 13th b-day. She now has to become keeper to this whole village of leperchans. But to keeper she has to pass three tests and if she fails one she wont remeber anything of her most loved grandma. Which makes her determine to pass these impossible tests.
Feb 06, 2012
Monica
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Really enjoyed these book! Pretty fast and easy reading! Couldn't put it down.. was so curious of what would happen next! Totally recommended to anyone who likes faerie and just random original cute stories!:)
Mar 22, 2010
Megan
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Refreshingly original and hilarious! I really enjoyed this book. It is definitely a young adult book, but I can't wait for the next one.
Feb 25, 2011
Emily (Super Reader Girl Reviews)
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So so cute.
Kept me surprised.
Definitely a perfect St. Patty's Day read! :)
More detailed review to come.
I won this in a giveaway on the "Whatcha Readin' Now?" facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16...
I recently read Lament & Ballad & enjoy celtic things, so maybe this will be a nice continuation on that theme. It is geared more towards middle grade readers, but I sometimes like those as well. :) More...
Kept me surprised.
Definitely a perfect St. Patty's Day read! :)
More detailed review to come.
I won this in a giveaway on the "Whatcha Readin' Now?" facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16...
I recently read Lament & Ballad & enjoy celtic things, so maybe this will be a nice continuation on that theme. It is geared more towards middle grade readers, but I sometimes like those as well. :) More...
Sep 16, 2010
Benji
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I remember thinking, "That was cute" after I read it. It wasn't spectacular, but I enjoyed it.
Aug 31, 2010
Melissa
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It was fun, and an original take on leprechauns, of all things. Not deep, and not terribly lasting (though my 10 year old loves it), but fun.
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Apr 13, 2010
Marie
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Quite fun. Reminds me a bit of Wee Free Men by Pratchett, for a slightly younger audience.
Dec 14, 2011
Melissa
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I really enjoyed this book, a fast read & it kept me wanting to hurry up & finish it.
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Feb 17, 2011
Barbara
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An excellent story of leprechans, magic and a 13-year-old girl who finds her inner strength.
Dec 01, 2009
Stacey
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I was close to giving this a 3, but the end was so fun and satisfying that I had to bump it up.
A really fun read set in a magical world. I don't know a lot about classic leprauchaun lore, but this book makes me want to know more!
Full review will be up on my blog either this week or next week!
A really fun read set in a magical world. I don't know a lot about classic leprauchaun lore, but this book makes me want to know more!
Full review will be up on my blog either this week or next week!
May 02, 2010
Shannon
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One of the best books I've read in a long time.
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Feb 08, 2012
Teresa
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I loved this book and cant wait to read the next one... I cant believe... wait no spoilers.. just READ IT!
Aug 11, 2011
Emma
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Cheesy, but in a good way. I don't think you could do kidnapped-by-leprechauns-and-taken-to-their-beautiful-home-to-be-their-keeper without crossing into cheesy. But that's okay; it worked well enough for this book.
Overall, it was cute. Nothing too deep, although a few twists at the end that made it slightly better than the average filler novel. If there was a sequel, I would want to read it.
Overall, it was cute. Nothing too deep, although a few twists at the end that made it slightly better than the average filler novel. If there was a sequel, I would want to read it.
