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The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
by Catherine M. Valente

Published by Corsair, 2012

Who doesn’t love a fairytale? This book is for any child who would love to be swept away on a mad romp of a quest in a land unlike any other.

September is a twelve-year-old girl from Omaha. Her Dad is fighting in a faraway war, her mum is always out at work, and September is stuck in a lonely, adventureless rut. So when the Green Wind arrives at her window and invites her to Fairyland, she accepts in a flash.

But Fairyland is in crisis and confusion, crushed by the iron rule of the villainous Marquess – and September alone holds the key to restoring order. Well! She knows what a girl with a quest must do: she sets out to Fix Things.

With a book-loving dragon and a mysterious boy named Saturday by her side, September faces peril and pandemonium; loses her shadow, her shoe and her way – and finds a great deal more besides. But time is short, and time is ticking, and every story must have an ending. Can September save Fairyland? Can she even save herself?

It’s a beautiful book and perfect to take away on your summer holiday. Fairyland was published by Feiwel & Friends as a novel for young adults (10-14 years old), but has been embraced as a tale for all ages. So parents and older siblings may be waiting in line when you finish it!
Look out for the Sequel The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There !