Forever Fairies – Nova Shimmers by Maddy Mara (ProQuest LLC) ISBN: 9781761521577 RRP $14.99
Reviewed by Melissa Wray
Nova Shimmers is the second
book listed in the Forever Fairies series. However, having not read the first
book, this book still stood on its own merit and was just as easy and enjoyable
to read as a stand-alone book.
Nova and her friends must pass a
particular fairy challenge that allows them to demonstrate their knowledge and
understanding of fairy medicine. With the unexpected resistance from some
trolls, Nova and her friends learn a couple of other important lessons as well.
With short chapters, well-spaced lines and
scattered illustrations, this book has a great layout for any reader to enjoy.
Throw in a mix of fairy folk, trolls, magic spells and a high stakes challenge;
Nova Shimmers has delightful appeal for anyone who loves the fairy world.
Mara has also included some subtle
reminders in the book through the Forever Fairies about friendship, teamwork
and the importance of cooperation to work together and get any job done. Mara
also reminds the reader that as Nova and her friends, Lulu, Coco and Zali find
their way through the tryouts, we each have our own strengths which are
important to recognise and nurture.
Forever Fairies – Nova Shimmers is suitable for a
7+ readership.
