Topaz and the
Green Fairies by
Pat Frayne (self published)
PB
RRP
ISBN
9781518621154
Reviewed
by Kel Butler
From
the first few pages I was completely drawn into this book. It opens with a
bang, suspenseful and gripping, leaving you wanting for more by the end of the
first chapter but making you wait to get it.
Topaz and the
Green Fairies
is one in a series of books, for 9-12 year olds which follows the adventures of
Topaz, a magical Conjure Cat who rules peacefully over Knownotten Kingdom, a
land filled with mythical beings and talking animals.
In
this installment, Topaz meets Bozel, a green fairy on a desperate quest to save
his people from a violent storm, which is destroying their island and everyone
with it. Topaz recruits his friends, Otis the Owl, Daisy the Deer and Dooley
the Raccoon, to undertake a courageous adventure, where they will not only face
terrifying monsters but also the very depths of their own fears. Only through
conquering both will they be able to save the Green Fairies in time.
I
really enjoyed this book and have no problem recommending it for both boys and
girls in the 9 to 12 age group. The story has a charming Narnia-esque feel to
it, full of fantasy, with strong, mythical characters and plenty of cliffhanger
moments. Pat Frayne has done an exquisite job of weaving the themes of
universal kindness, acceptance and understanding seamlessly throughout the
text, making it a real pleasure to read.
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