Title: My Fairy Grandmother
Author: Aubrey Mace
Publisher: Cedar Fort/Bonneville Books
Release Date: March 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-1599552170
Size: 270 pages, 5×8, softcover
Genre: Middle Grade
Descended from fairies?
At first, it sounds unbelievable to 9-year-old Kaitlin, but according to her grandmother Viola, it’s true. Soon, Viola begins telling Kaitlin stories of her family’s fairy past, and in spite of Kaitlin’s initial reluctance to visit her grandmother, she finds herself being drawn into the stories. But as Kaitlin learns more about her family, Kaitlin’s mother becomes increasingly concerned about Viola’s mental health. Good thing Kaitlin knows better! She believes her fairy grandmother isn’t crazy, and that her stories of elegant castles, evil counts, and exciting escapades are all true!
From the author of Spare Change, this enchanting tale will delight children, teens, and parents alike. Read My Fairy Grandmother and learn for yourself how a good story can bring a whole family together.
This was a fun story – I enjoyed the fairy part quite a bit- but it was hard to get into due to the format (stories inside stories). I also wasn't sure at the end how to feel about the grandmother. And the main character seemed older than I imagine a 10 year-old acting.
I'd recommend reading it as it was thoughtful and fun. For me it was a book I could put down to do other things, which is nice sometimes.
This was a cute two-stories-in-one book — part of the story is a young girl visiting her grandmother and the other part is the fairy tale story her grandmother relates to her. I think I liked the fairy tale story better. Not everyone in the story has a “happily-ever-after” ending — definitely some sadder endings for some of the characters which gave it a more realistic feel.