In this somewhat darker follow-up to the fanciful Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister (2008), lonely Philippa, just shy of 12, is ensconced on a rainy cottage vacation with her lovable hippie parents and faced with some mature issues of grief and death. Missing her new best fairy friend Daisy, the prickly "godsister" of her former adventure, Philippa chooses her family's vacation to Ravenleigh Woods after a butterfly suggestively lands there on the map. The butterfly, of course, is her own dear fairy, trying to send discreet messages to Philippa to involve her in the life of a bookstore owner's daughter, Robyn, whose family, in happier times, used to live in the cottage the Fishers have rented for vacation. Robyn's mother has recently died, leaving her father rigid with sadness and so determined to protect his daughter from the natural grieving process that he "stunts" her by actually filtering her bad dreams with a "dream catcher." Kessler addresses hefty themes in this compelling story-nightmares, the scary dad-and allows the girls' friendship to assuage painful feelings of growing up. (Fantasy. 8-12)
Philippa Fisher is feeling lonely. She misses her fairy godsister, Daisy. But while on vacation with her parents, she befriends a local girl named Robyn. Though she's excited to have a friend again, Philippa can't help but feel that there's something strange about Robyn and her father.
Meanwhile, Daisy, who is hard at work on a new mission, misses Philippa as well, so she decides to break the rules to visit her friend. Though the girls are happy to be reunited, things soon begin to go horribly wrong with Daisy's assignment. And when all three of the girls find themselves in danger, Philippa must work quickly to save herself and her friends.
Fairies, magic, and friendships old and new are all woven together in this intriguing adventure from Liz Kessler.
Philippa Fisher is feeling lonely. She misses her fairy godsister, Daisy. But while on vacation with her parents, she befriends a local girl named Robyn. Though she's excited to have a friend again, Philippa can't help but feel that there's something strange about Robyn and her father.
Meanwhile, Daisy, who is hard at work on a new mission, misses Philippa as well, so she decides to break the rules to visit her friend. Though the girls are happy to be reunited, things soon begin to go horribly wrong with Daisy's assignment. And when all three of the girls find themselves in danger, Philippa must work quickly to save herself and her friends.
Fairies, magic, and friendships old and new are all woven together in this intriguing adventure from Liz Kessler.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940169582956 |
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| Publisher: | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date: | 07/12/2011 |
| Series: | Philippa Fisher Series , #2 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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