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Gail Carson Levine
7 Books
Gail Carson Levine is a beloved American author, best known for her captivating young adult fantasy novels and imaginative retellings of classic fairy tales. She earned a Newbery Honor for her most famous work, "Ella Enchanted," which reimagines the Cinderella story. Her other acclaimed books, such as "Fairest," "A Tale of Two Castles," and "Ogre Enchanted," continue to enchant readers with their unique heroines and adventurous plots.
Have you ever heard the story of Sleeping Beauty? Get ready for a surprising new twist with Princess Sonora! She isn't just any princess; she's ten times smarter than anyone around her. When a wicked fairy puts a curse on her, saying she'll prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a long sleep, Sonora decides she won't just wait for it to happen.
No way! Princess Sonora is determined to be in charge of her own destiny. She vows to choose the perfect moment to be pricked, not let fate decide for her. But can even the smartest princess outsmart a powerful fairy's curse? Join Sonora on an exciting adventure as she tries to take control of her future. Will her clever plans work, or will she still find herself falling into that enchanted sleep?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
123 Pages
The young maiden Parsley has a very unusual diet. She refuses to eat anything except fresh parsley, which only grows in the lush garden of a fairy named Bombina. Everything is peaceful in their village until Bombina is released from the fairy queen's dungeon. Bombina has a terrible habit of failing to get along with humans, and she quickly turns Parsley into a chartreuse, warty Biddlebum Toad.
Meanwhile, at the nearby castle, twin princes Randolph and Rudolph are causing endless chaos and blaming it all on their younger brother, Prince Tansy. Tansy is the only prince who actually cares about the kingdom of Biddle, but he needs help if he is ever going to become king.
When the kindhearted prince meets a friendly green toad with a very nice smile, their fates become permanently tangled. Parsley and Tansy must work together to outsmart the wicked twins, break a fairy curse, and prove that anything is possible.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
112 Pages
King Humphrey has officially decided that it is time for his son, Prince Nicholas, to get married. However, the king refuses to let his son marry just anyone. He insists the bride must be a true, pureborn princess. To weed out the fakes, the king devises a brutal series of bizarre and incredibly difficult princess tests.
There is just one major problem. Prince Nicholas has already completely fallen in love with Lorelei, a kind and clever girl who happens to be a blacksmith's daughter. Lorelei does not have a drop of royal blood in her veins, but Nicholas wants to marry her anyway.
To win the prince's hand, Lorelei will have to face the king's ridiculous challenges. From surviving a hundred mattress beds to proving her delicate nature, she must outsmart the system. This hilarious adventure proves that you do not need to be born a royal to have a true princess heart.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
100 Pages
Betsy is finally old enough to take a basket of delicious cupcakes to Grandma all by herself. As a dedicated young shepherd, she brings her loyal flock of sheep along for the walk. She also decides to bring her very best friend, a wolf named Zimmo.
Bringing a wolf to visit a grandmother might seem like a terrible idea. After all, wolves and grandmas usually do not mix well in stories. Betsy trusts Zimmo completely, but as they get closer to the house, she starts to wonder if his wild wolf instincts might take over when he smells those sweet treats.
This hilarious adventure turns a classic story completely upside down. Betsy will have to keep a close eye on her flock, her cupcakes, and her wolf friend to make sure everyone arrives safely for a fun and frosting-filled visit with Grandma.
6-8 Years
46 Pages
Gwendolyn Carlisle is absolutely obsessed with fairies. For her birthday, she is given a precious necklace that once belonged to Wendy Darling, a gift given to her by Peter Pan himself. That very night, the necklace sparks a series of magical, lifelike visions. She can see the fairies of Never Land and hear Tinker Bell's voice, making her wish more than anything that she could be there.
Just as she is about to give up hope, Peter Pan arrives and sweeps her away to Never Land. But the magical island is in grave danger. An evil dragon named Kyto has escaped from his prison, and he is determined to burn Fairy Haven to the ground.
The fairies are forced to embark on a desperate quest to stop the dragon before he destroys their home. Gwendolyn wants to help her new friends, but she will have to prove she is brave enough to face a monster.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
222 Pages
The water fairy Rani is in terrible trouble. She made a promise to a powerful mermaid named Soop, and Soop is tired of waiting. The mermaid is demanding a magic wand, and she has sent a massive flood of water crashing into Fairy Haven to prove she means business. If Rani does not deliver a wand soon, the Home Tree and all the fairies will be swept away forever.
Wise Mother Dove knows that wands are incredibly dangerous. They have minds of their own, and a single foolish wish could cause more destruction than the flood itself. But with the water rising, Rani has no choice.
Joined by Tinker Bell and the fairy queen, Rani sets off on a perilous journey across the ocean. They must navigate past magical mermaid songs, terrible storms, and their own secret wishes if they hope to find a wand and save Never Land from sinking.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
191 Pages
By
Gail Carson Levine and James Matthew Barrie
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Pictures by
David Christiana
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Read by
Hannah Gordon
Prilla has just arrived in Never Land, born from a baby's laugh. Unlike the other fairies in Fairy Haven, she shakes hands, calls Tinker Bell by her formal name, and acts remarkably like a human child. Worse still, she has absolutely no idea what her fairy talent might be.
When a terrible hurricane tears through the island and shatters Mother Dove's magical egg, Never Land begins to lose its magic. To save their home, Mother Dove sends three fairies on a desperate quest. Prilla must join Rani, a water fairy, and Vidia, a selfish fast-flying fairy, to find a way to restore the egg.
Their journey will put them face to face with snobby mermaids, Captain Hook, and a terrifying evil dragon named Kyto. Prilla will have to discover her true abilities and prove her bravery if she wants to save the island and find where she truly belongs.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
189 Pages
