In depth reveiw…
Full Name: First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts!
Author: Lari Don
Illustrator: Amanda Sinclair
Published by: Floris Books
Why I picked to read this book: My friend was introducing her at the book festival and I said I’d come along and cheer her on! I then found out that the book was my kind of book to read, from the bit my friend read to me on the school bus! I decided to buy a copy and start reading!
How did I feel when I read the book: I always felt ‘magical’ when I read the book and the feeling you have when you really enjoy it and can’t put it down! I especially felt nervous and scared when it came to the evil bits!
The main Characters:
Helen – The (So called by her new friends) Healers Child
Yan – The brave Centaur
Rona – The young Selkie
Lavender – The small flower fairy
Catesby – The flustered Phoenix
Sapphire – The Fiery, young Dragon
The Book – The book of all answers!
The Master – An evil bull/man who wants the book!
My favourite Character/why/description: Rona, because she is very peaceful and calm and will help people to calm themselves down. She is very kind and loves all her friends dearly. She has a beautiful singing voice and loves to show other people/creatures it!
Briefly, What the story is about: The friends – Yan, Rona, Lavender, Sapphire and Catesby – needed to ask the book of answers a question, but they were only allowed to at the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice! So when they went to have a peek, the book got scared and fled leaving them clues to find it! But the Winter Solstice was drawing near and they still hadn’t found it! Then Yan gets bitten by one of The Master’s henchmen (Who is also trying to get the book!) and has to ask Helen (The Vets daughter) to help him with his wound! Suddenly Helen wants to help them and throws herself into the adventure!
Ratings:
Characters: 9/10
Set out: 10/10
Illustrations: 9/10
Story line: 10/10
Feel for book: 10/10
Can’tputdownability: 9/10
Imaganation-abliity: 9/10
Over All: 9/10
Hiya Zoe,
I MUST deffinatly look out for this book, and try it!
From
Lois Antonia
xoxo
Hi Zoe,
I’d just like to say that I’m so pleased to see someone as passionate about books as you are! 🙂
So many young girls nowadays don’t take time out to read. You’re a real inspiration, and a role model to kids your age. Your reviews are wonderful, perhaps you could make a career out of it someday!
I’m a student in university, hoping to be an illustrator. Maybe some day you’ll review a book that I’ve illustrated 😉
Keep up the good work!
Jem x
Hello Jem,
Thank you, thank you, thank you. What lovely things to say.
I hope that one day I will review one of your illustarted books, I will look out for you. 🙂
Thank you for commenting it really makes me happy that you think all those things. Thanks again,
Zoë xoxo
Zoe,
Great review. This sounds like a fun read! I haven’t heard much about this book, but I think it’s something my students would really like. I really like your blog and thanks for visiting mine!