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My Very Un Fairy Tale Life
by Anna Staniszewski
Expected publication: November 1st 2011
by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Goodreads Blurb:
"You know all those stories that claim fairies cry sparkle tears and elves travel by rainbow? They're lies. All lies."—Twelve-year-old Jenny has spent the last two years as an adventurer helping magical kingdoms around the universe. But it's a thankless job, leaving her no time for school or friends. She'd almost rather take a math test than rescue yet another magical creature! When Jenny is sent on yet another mission, she has a tough choice to make: quit and have her normal life back, or fulfill her promise and go into a battle she doesn't think she can win.
Middle grade girls are going to LOVE this book! Oh, my gosh, this book is adorable! You will love Jenny and her magical friends (especially the frogs!) and Prince Lamb (too cute for words) and my favorite, her aunt. Jenny's aunt is priceless. She's always talking to ducks or trying to feed Jenny dog biscuits--I love her.
The humor in this story is constant throughout--from page one to the very last paragraph. One of the most playful aspects is Jenny's use of cliches, which work wonders for her. My take on this book is simple: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! This book is worth every penny. I can't wait to share it with my students (I've already book-talked it and they want it--now!).
** Others who can be counted on for a great MMGM review each week: **
- Joanne Fritz @ My Brain on Books
- Ben Langhinrchs @ My Comfy Chair
- Sherrie Petersen @ Write About Now
- Brooke Favero @ Somewhere in the Middle
- Myrna Foster @ Night Writer
- Ally Beecher @ Kid Lit Frenzy
- Barbara Watson @ Novel and Nouveau
- Deb Marshall @ Just Deb!
- Anita Laydon Miller's Middle Grade Blog
- Michael G-G @ Middle Grade Mafioso
- Natalie Aguirre @ Literary Rambles
- Ms. Yingling @ Ms. Yingling Reads
Happy Monday!
27 comments:
WOOHOO!! I am on page 175, I have 23 to go.
I think this is one of the best MG books of the year because it is so fun. Anna wrote the perfect distraction.
Okay, This is definitely on my list!
1st chapter definitely had me enthralled. Great humor, great personality. Am waiting for release day.
I've been looking for a cute, funny book--this one looks adorable! Thanks for the recommendation!
I know! So how happy are we all for Anna!! Yay!!
Wow!! Sounds like a great read - and with strong girl and women characters too!! Yay!! Thanks for the review and info!! Take care
x
This sounds like such a fun book. I will definitely add it to my list. I love books like this.
I love it when MG authors can really get the humor right. This sound adorable.
I love your book recommendations and this one seems really intriguing. The title made me smile.
Love this book! SO. Much. Anna reveals some of the quirky behind-the-scene details at my blog today, as well. :)
I love that the Aunt was one of your favorite characters. She was awesomely off-beat.
The whole cast of characters was awesome, I think.
Sounds so cute and I love the cover.
It sounds wonderful, Shannon!
Her aunt tries to feed Jenny dog biscuits? Oh, how funny!
Sounds hilarious. Thanks for the recommendation, Shannon.
It's on my list, bff! You know I love funny! :-)
This book looks adorable. What a fun concept! I can't wait to read it.
I wish I had middle grade girls to buy for because this book sounds like so much fun! And I love that cover!
My daughter would love everything about this one. Thanks for pointing it out! :O)
Such a great post! Love visiting your blog!
Lola x
http://lola-x.blogspot.com
I've heard great things about this one! What an intriguing premise!
When you LOVE LOVE LOVE, I READ READ READ.
This one sounds AM-AZING. Thanks for the review.
Looking forward to this one - I think the girls in my class will adore it! :)
hi miss shannon! for sure you know that books too girly for me. ack!
ha ha.
...big guy hugs from lenny :)
Thanks for this!! I will for sure get it, read it and share it! Happy Late Monday to you :)!
I so can't wait to read this.
I so can't wait to read this.
Thank You for this great MG book recommendation.
My girls will love this. I'll put it in my want list. Great pick.
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