Reviewed by Dianne Bates
Here is the third in the
series set in an Australian wilderness forest that focuses on the adventures of
Daisy, a finger-sized fairy who has recently earned her wings.
In another
gentle and charming story, the reader learns how Daisy helps her musically talented
older sister, Maggie, get ready for a concert. Maggie is to go into a Songbird
Duet with the magpie Melody, so Daisy, trying to surprise her, decides to
embellish a beautiful black dress made by Aunt Acacia with corella feathers.
Unfortunately, this proves to be a disaster – but aunt steps happily steps in
to remedy the problem.
Just before a performance,
Daisy’s friend Pea – a recurring fairy character in the series – introduces her
to musicians including Boronia, Grebe, Lark and Ash who are all to perform as
well. As events progress, Daisy is forced to use her wand to smooth events
which threaten to spoil the rehearsal. Then, when Grevillia -- Boronia’s
overzealous mother -- threatens to sabotage Maggie's duet with Melody the
Magpie, Daisy has the chance to save the day and redeem herself.
Once again, the
Australian bush setting brings a unique aspect to the story and the characters
are real and lovable, and unlike many book series for children – they are
memorable.
For a reader aged 6 to 9 years, especially a girl, this book is a
page-turner with lots of action and adventure. The whimsical ink sketches by
one of Australia’s leading illustrators capture the delightful tone of the
book. Highly recommended.
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