Before the Bell

Disney Fairies: The Never Girls #9

by Kiki Thorpe, Jana Christy (Illustrator)

Four real girls in a fairy's world.

It’s the first day of school, and Gabby can’t wait to tell the fairies all about it. She even met a new friend who loves fairies as much as she does! But what will the Never Girls do when a fairy goes missing in Gabby’s new classroom? Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in the New York Times bestselling series for readers ages 6 to 9—The Never Girls!

Genres: Childrens, Fairies, Fantasy, Fiction, Chapter Books, Juvenile, Middle Grade

128 pages, Library Binding

First published April 28, 2015

About the author

KIKI THORPE has written or adapted over fifty books for children. A former children's book editor, she now writes full time from San Francisco.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great adventure with the Never Girls. This was a great book to read with my Kindergartener who picked up on the meanness of Lizzie and it provided space to talk about what to do in that situation.

[Madison Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

I though this book was awesome it was interesting and I love the never girls Series

[Kat V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same as the others basically. 3.2 stars

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

110 pages. This time Gabby starts Kindergarten and meets a sparrowman in Pixie Hollow who hides and hitches a ride back to her world. His name is Spinner and his talent is telling stories. He wants to see what clumsy school is like. When Gabby shows him to a friend, all the trouble begins. Lots of drama and realistic problems meets fantasy in this installment. Girls will love this series. I must admit...I was just going to read one of the books to make sure it was good, but I am now addicted and will soon finish reading the ENTIRE series. Great job, Kiki! Highly recommended for Grades 3-5.

[amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

read May 13, 2025 - May 13, 2025: 3 stars

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook borrowed

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

its amazing ill let any girl read more never girls books

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gabby is too nice. I wouldn't ever play with Lizzie again!

[Elina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book. I do feel that it is a little to cheesy but otherwise it is fine. I am not a big fan of gabby in this book because she broke the one and only Bff law ,Do not tell anyone about Neverland. In this book a story teller fairy follows the 4 girls back to the human world. So he can learn more stories to tell his friends. But along with that comes danger of course then there would be no fun in the story.

[Courtney Umlauf · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet series, especially good for very advanced young readers. The writing is great and features a varied vocabulary, but the content is light and appropriate for little ones.

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[Gracie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine. It wasn't great, but it had a good story and a nice ending for young readers.

[Jocelin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very cute series for young readers to get encouraged to read chapter books. The stories are very simple and the characters are easy to like. The series follows a group of young girls that makes their way to Neverland. They have made friends with the fairies and have had lots of adventures. Some of the stories have been hit or miss for me. This one was almost a miss for me. The story was cute; a Neverland fairy gets "fairynapped" by a friend of Gabby Vasquez named Lizzie. Lizzie believes in fairies and wants to have one for her very own. In short, lesson are learned at the end of the story and everything goes back to normal.
The stories wrap up nicely and they are incredibly quick reads.

[Elisabeth Piede · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is about four girls: Gabby, Mia, Kate, and Lainey. They like to go on adventures in Never Land. The main setting is Gabby's school. Gabby goes to school for the first time! She is so excited! When she opens her backpack, Spinner the story-telling Sparrow man is inside! During recess, Gabby shows Spinner to a girl named Lizzie. Lizzie really wants a fairy, too. She takes Spinner to her house. Gabby looks for him everywhere but she can't find him. Finally she finds him telling a story to Lizzie. Lizzie learns that she shouldn't steal fairies any more and the girls play outside together.

I would recommend this book because Lizzie learns that she's not supposed to steal things. Gabby also meets a new fairy.
Review by an 8 yo

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a quick, fun read. As a lower grade level chapter book I like this series. It is light, and fast paced with short chapters. The characters develop a little, and that is enough for the targeted audience of young readers. Yet, an older student who has lower skills might still enjoy the series. I already have several and now I am prepared to sell this series to young readers! Excited!

[Cecelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's Gabby's first day of first grade but when she finds a fairy in her backpack she knows something is going to go wrong, like the time she brought Bess to a wedding. He is a story talent fairy. He wants to go to Gabby's school so he can be there for story time.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the first day of school, Gabby meets a girl who loves fairies as much as she does! But when Gabby brings a fairy to school to show her, that fairy gets lost! Will the never girls find it and bring it back to it's home?
This book is super cool! You have got to read it. I love this book.

[aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just finished reading this book on me and Fiona's before bed readtime. She really liked this one and enjoyed getting a story from Gabbie's point of view. This was another cute addition in the series. I figure we'll be getting the next one soon.

[amy johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A picture of magic

If you where a fairy would you like to go to school this book is all about the magic friendship and beauty that is in this world right in front of you

[Lola Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it just as much as I did the other ones. :)

[NJS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the best. It was good really good. I loved that he was in her backpack. I think it was a good book

[Kaytee · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was m awsome because then they go on a fairy hunt and they go to a house it was very cool

[Gina]

Finished 6/5/16