Where do fairy godmothers come from?
When Birdie goes to visit her grandmother for the first time, she learns that her grandmother... read full description
When Birdie goes to visit her grandmother for the first time, she learns that her grandmother... read full description
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Aug 27, 2009
Laurie
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I'd highly recommend this book even if I weren't involved with this project! Here's the plug I wrote for Amazon:
As a teacher and a writer, I loved reading Birdie's Book, the first in the Fairy Godmother Academy Series. Birdie's challenge -- to save the natural world and to bring estranged family members together -- encourages all readers to look outside themselves and make a real world impact. In this age where community building is increasingly important, it's also great to see that More...
As a teacher and a writer, I loved reading Birdie's Book, the first in the Fairy Godmother Academy Series. Birdie's challenge -- to save the natural world and to bring estranged family members together -- encourages all readers to look outside themselves and make a real world impact. In this age where community building is increasingly important, it's also great to see that More...
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Feb 01, 2011
Mjohnson
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I really tried to like this book--which had a lot of potential--but was thoroughly disappointed. I saw the second book in the series on a recommend table (which space I'm convinced was bought, not independently chosen on any merit) so I thought perhaps I should start with the first. From the beginning I was disappointed in the juvenile, stilted and unpracticed writing style. There was so much potential for this book that it feels wasted on being the "first book." It should have waited
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Nov 04, 2009
Jessica
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Enchanting! Birdie loves plants and she can name them like nobodys business. She clings to her green friends because her parents are busy people. When her mom leaves for a busimess trip her dad put her on the train to see her Grandma Mo. Grandma Mo's house is a magical place and from there Birdie's life makes a change! Step into Adventurine and see for yourself the mystical world that Birdie is now apart of!
Sep 21, 2009
Anne
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What I like about the book is its emphasis on growing things; what I didn't like is more important: it's not an example of exceptional writing. It felt like a string of "I did this..." and "This happened" - not a good flow to the words, which bothered me. I wouldn't give it to a child as an example of writing I would want her to imitate.
Mar 16, 2010
Beth
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Birdie goes to visit her estranged grandmother and learns that there's magic in her family which has been rejected by her mother. The action picks up when Birdie visits the magical land of Adventurine to complete a quest. This book is pretty straightforward, some family/divorce issues.
Dec 23, 2011
Emily
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I actually only like reading books I already like with my kids. I had hoped Samantha could read this by herself. Unfortunately it was too difficult (there were quite a few Latin words!). I don't want to read the next one but I may have to.
Nov 06, 2009
Shannon
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Birdie is a young girl who is visiting her mother's mom for the first time. There she finds out from her Gram that she comes from a long line of Fairy Godmothers, including her mother, who turned her back on the family history. Birdie learns she must go on a quest to bring the family back together.
The book enters the world of magic and dreamland so fast that you don't have much time to deny it. I like the idea of the series, which has a website at http://fairygodmotheracademy.com and More...
The book enters the world of magic and dreamland so fast that you don't have much time to deny it. I like the idea of the series, which has a website at http://fairygodmotheracademy.com and More...
Jan 26, 2012
Homewood Public Library
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Difficult to jump into. The characters were hard to connect with and the writing style was difficult to follow.
Apr 14, 2009
This was written by one of my aunt's best friends. My aunt read the advanced review copy, and says it's really good...
Aug 03, 2011
Molly
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Cute, little girls will love it. Simple and not what I expected, but cute nonetheless. Won't read the rest of the series.
Mar 05, 2011
Kiara
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I thought it was a very good story it had action,friendship,and was a good green story.
Jan 04, 2010
Tracie
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A perfect step up for those girls who like Daisy Meadows but need more.
Apr 25, 2011
Donna
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This was a solid fairy adventure for those who want fantasy fiction with the trappings of a fairy world. I liked the prospect of a fairy godmother lineage, but I just don't think it was adequately explored.
Oct 22, 2009
why why why would anyone think it's cute to refer to California as "Califa"...it's just lame and, ps, DISTRACTING.
Dec 03, 2011
Amanda
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This is a very cute book that caught my eye right away on the shelf. Birdie is a lovable character, with some great life lessons to teach any young reader. I would recommend this book for families who may be having a difficult time. The troubles that Birdie go through are softened by the fantastical elements of her adventure. Fun, exciting, and fast-paced, this first book in the series will leave you itching to pick up the next book right away.
Jun 29, 2010
Cori
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Cute Little! I really enjoyed and would totally read the others. My girls loved it too.
Nov 30, 2010
Angela
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The first of a series but I didn't find it well-written or compelling enough to seek out more.
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