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tcbueti's review against another edition
3.0
Finally--a fairy book that isn't awful. The anime-style illustrations are a nice change from cartoony ones, and the descriptions, plot and character development are decent.
Alida has been held captive in a castle room for many years (Faeries live longer than humans.) until the person bringing her food talks to her, and they plot her escape. Eventually she finds out why she was turned over to the evil Lord Dunraven.
The descriptions of her captivity, and her wish to escape (and be reunited with her family) without abandoning her new friend are vivid and touching. Sequels are set up nicely.
I'm happy to have something to recommend after "Daisy Meadows".
Alida has been held captive in a castle room for many years (Faeries live longer than humans.) until the person bringing her food talks to her, and they plot her escape. Eventually she finds out why she was turned over to the evil Lord Dunraven.
The descriptions of her captivity, and her wish to escape (and be reunited with her family) without abandoning her new friend are vivid and touching. Sequels are set up nicely.
I'm happy to have something to recommend after "Daisy Meadows".
elfeeza's review against another edition
5.0
I've always loved books about fairies and I love the fantasy genre. Reading a a book in the fantasy genre for kids was really refreshing. I enjoyed the simple story. It had a lovely flow. It gripped me from the beginning to the end. I would definitely recommend this book to my students as I'm sure the girls would love to read it and well the boys could enjoy it too as the primary supporting character is a brave and resourceful boy. I can't wait to read the prequel series and the sequel to this book.
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