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The Mischief #1
Mischief in the Mushroom Patch
Where do fairies get their magical fairy dust? After leaving the mushroom patch without permission, two mischievous fairies find themselves in more trouble than they can handle. Boris, with a broken ankle and a bent wing, is unable to walk or fly, and Lilly must devise a plan to escort him safely back to the mushroom patch. As with all actions, there are consequences! Lilly and Boris have broken colony rules and wasted precious fairy dust. Sentenced to work in the dust factory, the two learn a valuable lesson about the production of fairy dust, but can they survive the foreman?
124 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Amanda M. Thrasher
14 books199 followersAmanda M. Thrasher is an international award-winning author. She’s a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA), earning the award in multiple categories, including Young Adult, General Fiction, and Children’s Chapter Books. She’s a multiple Gold Medal and Bronze winner of the Readers’ Favorite International Book awards and was awarded a New Apple Literary Award.
Amanda was contracted to write a graphic novel for the Driving on the Right Side of the Road Program. The publication, What If...A Story of Shattered Lives is part of the Driving on the Right Side of the Road (DRSR) program, developed by the Law-Related Education Department of the State Bar of Texas Law Focused Education, Inc., and the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center with funding from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to offer a preventive educational program to encourage responsible decision-making when it comes to obeying traffic laws and to following safe practices. The graphic novel titled What If … A Story of Shattered Lives was adapted into a reader’s theater for as few as five speakers or as many as twenty-six and remains part of the DRSR program.
CAPTAIN FIN was based on a screenplay by Kevin James O’Neill. Amanda was contracted to adapt the screenplay into a novel for Kevin. Kevin is a director, actor, and producer. CAPTAIN FIN the novel won a Readers’ Favorite International Gold Book Award and was the Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards®.
Amanda shares her writing experience with others through school visits, trade conferences, and writing workshops.
Amanda was contracted to write a graphic novel for the Driving on the Right Side of the Road Program. The publication, What If...A Story of Shattered Lives is part of the Driving on the Right Side of the Road (DRSR) program, developed by the Law-Related Education Department of the State Bar of Texas Law Focused Education, Inc., and the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center with funding from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to offer a preventive educational program to encourage responsible decision-making when it comes to obeying traffic laws and to following safe practices. The graphic novel titled What If … A Story of Shattered Lives was adapted into a reader’s theater for as few as five speakers or as many as twenty-six and remains part of the DRSR program.
CAPTAIN FIN was based on a screenplay by Kevin James O’Neill. Amanda was contracted to adapt the screenplay into a novel for Kevin. Kevin is a director, actor, and producer. CAPTAIN FIN the novel won a Readers’ Favorite International Gold Book Award and was the Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards®.
Amanda shares her writing experience with others through school visits, trade conferences, and writing workshops.
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June 26, 2022
Mischief in the Mushroom Patch is a delightfully whimsical story that perfectly leads into the other books in this series. Targeted to 2nd through 4th graders, this book will likely put a sparkle of fairy dust in young readers’ eyes!
The story follows the adventures of two young fairies - fairlings - who live in a mushroom patch: Lilly and Boris. Getting in some trouble right off the bat, Lilly and Boris must face the consequences of their actions. The elder fairies have a perfect punishment in mind for Lilly and Boris; one that will surely change their perspective on the most valuable commodity in the mushroom patch: fairy dust!
The story contains all the fairy standards. In addition to fairy dust, there is flying (and crashing), magic, scrolls, and more. All the characters (at least in this first book of the series) are fairies, including some pixies. All the characters seem nice and well-mannered.
Part of the story takes place in the [fairy] dust factory. I think the author did a wonderful job of bringing this place to life, describing each step in the mass production of fairy dust. For example, this is how the author described the rock press: “It was a magnificent piece of machinery. It had two gigantic jaws of sort that expanded several feet wide. There was a large stone slab between the jaws, which was elevated a several feet off the ground. Once the jaws were opened, a boulder was placed on the stone slab between the iron mouths.”
I thought the pace moved along as it should, and the character arcs seems very appropriate for young fairies.
There is some action in the beginning of the story, but the remainder seemed to be more an introduction to the world inside the mushroom patch, which I assume will be used in the remaining stories. A climax exists, but I thought it was rather soft.
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble two young fairies can get into? This book has at least one answer to that question, but I have confidence that there will be more examples in the books to come.
The story follows the adventures of two young fairies - fairlings - who live in a mushroom patch: Lilly and Boris. Getting in some trouble right off the bat, Lilly and Boris must face the consequences of their actions. The elder fairies have a perfect punishment in mind for Lilly and Boris; one that will surely change their perspective on the most valuable commodity in the mushroom patch: fairy dust!
The story contains all the fairy standards. In addition to fairy dust, there is flying (and crashing), magic, scrolls, and more. All the characters (at least in this first book of the series) are fairies, including some pixies. All the characters seem nice and well-mannered.
Part of the story takes place in the [fairy] dust factory. I think the author did a wonderful job of bringing this place to life, describing each step in the mass production of fairy dust. For example, this is how the author described the rock press: “It was a magnificent piece of machinery. It had two gigantic jaws of sort that expanded several feet wide. There was a large stone slab between the jaws, which was elevated a several feet off the ground. Once the jaws were opened, a boulder was placed on the stone slab between the iron mouths.”
I thought the pace moved along as it should, and the character arcs seems very appropriate for young fairies.
There is some action in the beginning of the story, but the remainder seemed to be more an introduction to the world inside the mushroom patch, which I assume will be used in the remaining stories. A climax exists, but I thought it was rather soft.
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble two young fairies can get into? This book has at least one answer to that question, but I have confidence that there will be more examples in the books to come.
June 25, 2022
Just in time for this summer or anytime! Author Amanda M. Thrasher creates a delightful story of three young fairies, or fairlings, who push the boundaries of Mushroom Colony rules to the breaking point. Lilly and Boris are entertaining characters with child traits of adventure, exploration, and naughty behaviors.
The story shares how words paint pictures in a reader’s mind. The descriptions of the characters keep even the youngest reader engaged. Lilly has a big heart and rushes to the rescue of Boris when he falls, breaking his leg. The bond between these fairlings solidifies when Lilly and Boris are sentenced, by Mademoiselle Francesca, to time in the fairy dust factory for wasting the precious magic. They decide to glean as much as possible from the dust fairies. The two youngsters learn the ropes and work together, strengthening their relationship as young often do to take into their adult lives.
The lessons are subtle and yet perfect for children of all ages. You’ll find a whole new view on measuring twice cut once. The reading is easy, with chapter sizes perfect for a bedtime read or that car ride. These mischievous, endearing fairies will make your reader chuckle, flip the pages to read more, and are ideal for rereading. Thank you, Author Thrasher, for making a delightful series with this book a perfect start. I added the rest to my to-be-read list. I bet you will, too—a five-star keeper of young fun.
The story shares how words paint pictures in a reader’s mind. The descriptions of the characters keep even the youngest reader engaged. Lilly has a big heart and rushes to the rescue of Boris when he falls, breaking his leg. The bond between these fairlings solidifies when Lilly and Boris are sentenced, by Mademoiselle Francesca, to time in the fairy dust factory for wasting the precious magic. They decide to glean as much as possible from the dust fairies. The two youngsters learn the ropes and work together, strengthening their relationship as young often do to take into their adult lives.
The lessons are subtle and yet perfect for children of all ages. You’ll find a whole new view on measuring twice cut once. The reading is easy, with chapter sizes perfect for a bedtime read or that car ride. These mischievous, endearing fairies will make your reader chuckle, flip the pages to read more, and are ideal for rereading. Thank you, Author Thrasher, for making a delightful series with this book a perfect start. I added the rest to my to-be-read list. I bet you will, too—a five-star keeper of young fun.
July 8, 2022
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April 1, 2011
My only regret about Amanda's books is I can only read them to my youngest! My 27 and 24 yr old wouldn't tolerate it :-). Amanda's characters express honest feelings in the dilemma's faced with growing up. All children will relate to these stories, they are perfect for 5-10 year olds.....and the really nice part is parents will enjoy the reading too!
January 9, 2011
I loved this book. A wonderfully written story of young fairies growing up. Learning lifes lessons. Reading their adventures, the sweetness and beauty of the life experiences of Lily, Boris, Jack and Ivy. Whimsical and full of fun and warmth.
July 25, 2012
Wonderful introduction to the Mushroom Patch fairies!
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