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Synopsis
A blind fairy deceived by cruel dwarves discovers the truth about her crumbling palace and attempts to restore her kingdom to its former enchantment.
| Size | | Height: | 11.8 in | | Width: | 8.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Industry Reviews
K-Gr 3-Imitating the voices of her servants, malicious dwarves falsely reassure a blind fairy who asks for visitors that preparations have been made, yet no one ever comes to the gloomy, deteriorating palace, knowing that the evil dwarves control the sinister mountaintop. When the fairy stumbles away from her home to look for children, she encounters an old woman who reveals the truth of her deception. Somewhat mysteriously, the fairy regains her sight; the stranger says she never would have lost it if she had just remembered that she was a fairy. The ending is extremely abrupt, so much so that the endpapers play a crucial role in the telling of the story. Young readers may well be confused by the many unanswered questions. How did the fairy become blind in the first place? What happened to her servants? The writing has an appealing simplicity and straightforwardness, but the complex plot needs further exposition. Gukova's lyrical illustrations complement the story. The fairy is depicted with a delicacy of line and fragile grace. Unusual perspectives enliven many scenes and small central figures in misty, atmospheric landscapes support the mood of the text. Unfortunately, the lovely illustrations and creative design are not enough to compensate for the text's deficiencies.-Robin L. Gibson, Muskingum County Library System, Zanesville, OH
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