Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps

First Aid for Fairies #2

by Lari Don

First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts is a wonderful mixture of fable and fiction, woven together into an exciting race through Scotland's diverse landscapes, accompanied by an array of creatures from mythology and folklore. Helen has absolutely no interest in becoming a vet like her mother. So she isn't best pleased when asked to help an injured horse. Only this horse isn't entirely normal . . . and nor are his friends. Without warning, Helen is thrust into an extraordinary world full of magical rituals, fantastical creatures and a dangerous, powerful beast known as the Master, who would destroy it all. Everything hinges on finding the lost Book of Wisdom before the Winter Solstice. Can Helen work out the riddles and help her new friends to make amends for a foolish prank? In the magical sequel, Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps, Helen has won a place at a prestigious summer music school in remote north-western Scotland. But as she practices for a concert on Midsummer's Eve, her friends, the fabled beasts, prepare for battle-in the very forest where the young musicians are staying. When Yann the centaur arrives and warns Helen of impending danger, she is forced to cast her musical ambitions aside. Helen finds herself catapulted into a perilous quest, allied with fantastical creatures against a powerful enemy, the Fairy Queen. She finds the mythical island of Tir nan Og, breaks the law and administers first aid to old friends and new ... but will it be enough to help her friends and save herself? For ages 9-12. First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts, 218 pages. Floris Books (Mar. 27, 2008). Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps. 268 pages Floris Books (September, 2009). Size First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled 19-3/4" x 12-3/4" Wolf Notes and Other Musical 7-3/4" x 5"

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult, Fiction

268 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

I'm a children's writer based in Scotland, and most of my fiction is inspired by the Scottish landscape and local legends. I love writing fantasy adventures for 8-12 year olds, including the Fabled Beast Chronicles and the Spellchasers trilogy, but I also love creating stories for other age groups.
I've gone darker and more dangerous in my YA thriller MindBlind.
And I've worked with amazing illustrators on picture books, including a retelling of the Scottish tale of the kelpie, The Secret of the Kelpie, with gorgeous pictures by Philip Longson, and a new fable about Nessie, The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster, with fabulous artwork by Nataša Ilinčić.
I've written collections of myths and legends, including heroine tales from all over the world in Girls Goddesses & Giants, and Scottish tales in Breaking the Spell and Viking saga tales in The Dragon's Hoard, both illustrated by the wonderful Cate James.
I'm passionate about sharing old stories, creating new ones, and inspiring new young readers and writers. And I'm writing more adventures and retelling more myths, right now!
But I'm also reading... I read a lot of non-fiction, because a lot of my fictional ideas are inspired by folklore and history. I also read a lot of children’s fiction, because kids get all the best stories! And sometimes I remember how old I am, and read books for adults.
I also love discussing books, and answering queries about my books and stories, so please do get in touch. You can chat to me here on Goodreads, or through my own website, http://www.laridon.co.uk, or find me on Twitter @LariDonWriter, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/laridonwriter, or Instagram: laridonwriter Have fun reading!

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars. An appealing series featuring a plucky young Scottish musician, Helen, who inadvertently befriends a cadre of magical beasts after she performs some minor first aid for a centaur. ( Helen's mother is a vet.) in the second in the series Helen must balance her musical aspirations against her desire to both help some magical beasts in distress and rescue a young boy stolen by fairies. Folklore weaves through the story and Helen must figure her way out of some sticky situations. Fun.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinda like a combination of the The Key to Rondo and Secret of the Sirens series.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah I'm beginning to really get into this series. So enjoyable for adults as well as children. Love how a based in my area of Scotland. It makes me look at forests with a fresh eye. Is there wolves and faeries watching me. It's all magical. Love it. Onto book 3.

[Steph]

Review by Charlie

I think it was good. As good as the first in the series - I liked the New characters introduced.

[joe 🦇🔮 · Rating 4 out of 5]

i missed rona but lee and sylvie were fun additions that made up for her absence <3

[Linnae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helen is away at a prestigious music camp, practicing her violin for all she' worth, when some ... interruptions come along. Namely, werewolves fighting against the faery folk for control of their forest. Before long, Helen is involved, though her "help" just seems to makes things worse, and most of her ideas backfire. When a child is stolen from a home nearby, she realizes how much is at stake. She will do anything to bring back this boy, even if it means making a deal with the Faery Queen herself.

Strong second in the "First Aid for Fairies" series. The ending was a bit predictable, but getting there was still fun.

[Mrs Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great addition to the series. Again I loved how it went straight in to the adventure. I loved meeting the new magical beasts. My only thing is I would have liked a little more at the end. Can’t wait for book three.

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great scottish adventure!

[Morgan Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good description. If you love adventures then this book is for you!

[Varsha Seshan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second one, where we meet the faerie Lee, and the Faerie Queen ...
http://www.varshaseshan.com/blog/lari...

[Wetdryvac · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun fluff with a bit of tooth.