Illustrated by Marta Altés 3.5 stars Another fun story featuring Oona, Lucy, and Horace. Things are going well for Oona the Underwear Fairy… until she has a run-in with some vengeful leprechauns. Now she must help Lucy stop the leprechauns’ mischief so Lucy can fulfill her duties as the Tooth Fairy. Nicely written. Great humor…
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Translated by Adrienne Beck 2 stars Definitely weird but not in a way that worked for me. Chise is enslaved then sold to a mage, who takes her on as his apprentice… and also a future wife? Okay story. There were parts I liked. Cool fantasy world-building. The plot was a bit confusing. There are…
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5 stars An absolutely stunning book! A sweet story of friendship, kindness, understanding, and perseverance paired with breathtaking artwork. Lily dreams of soaring high, but no matter how hard she tries she just can’t fly. It isn’t until she encounters a human in the forest that she discovers the magic of a supportive friendship and…
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Illustrated by Marta Altés 4 stars Another delightful story featuring Oona Bramblegoop and her sideways magic. Just when Oona the Underwear Fairy thinks she’s got it all figured out, she finds herself in a trap set by a human boy named Marco. Things get out of hand and Marco ends up following Oona to Fairy…
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5 stars An adorably cozy fantasy story. After an important pastry order is placed, bakery apprentice Juniper sets out with Hadley the bard to collect special mushrooms for the recipe. On their journey, they stumble upon a mystery. Something is eating all the farmers’ crops… something big. Looking for inspiration for their songs, Hadley convinces…
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Illustrated by Marta Altés 4 stars A fun start to an engaging series about magic, friendship, and being yourself. Oona the Slug Fairy is used to her magic not going as planned. When it leads to a major mistake that gets her suspended, she sets out to help the Tooth Fairy… whether she wants it…
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3 stars A cute little slice of life story about magical creatures and friendship. I love the Sally & Bean Webtoon and was thrilled to see Bean get her own book. This is an adorable little adventure following Bean throughout her day. Join her on her morning routine, her explorations through the swamp, and spending…
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5 stars Action, adventure, fantasy, and humor collide in this middle grade novel perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket looking for some magic and fairies. Told by a begrudging narrator, the story follows Shade, a book-loving sprite, who, after an unfortunate incident with some fireworks, must search for a new home and in the process,…
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Text by Terrance Crawford Illustrated by Ronaldo Barata 2 stars Nice to get a longer adventure about the Afro Unicorns. This one focuses on Unique and Divine as they make their way to the Festival of Crowns. Along the way, they learn one of the crowns has gone missing. The story itself was okay. A…
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4 stars Wasn’t sure what to expect, but this one was adorable. Meet Gumluck, also known as the Little Wizard Who Lives in the Big Hill, or so he thinks. He spends his time thinking of others, helping them without thanks, and doing his best to make them happy. All he really wants is to…
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