The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

By Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Fairyland series

A girl must retrieve a talisman to save Fairyland from a fickle ruler.

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247 pages

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Bookroo's summary

September's mundane life in Omaha shifts when the Green Wind whisks her to Fairyland. Tasked with retrieving a talisman for the unpredictable Marquess, she faces a challenge that could doom Fairyland's inhabitants. Alongside a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday, September navigates enchanted woods, uncovering secrets and forging friendships. Will she succeed in her quest, or will the Marquess's whims spell disaster for all? Dive into a world where adventure and danger intertwine, and a young girl's courage is the key to a realm's survival.

From the publisher

“One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century.”–Time magazine, on the Fairyland series A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn’t . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday. With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Ana Juan, Fairyland lives up to the sensation it created when author Catherynne M. Valente first posted it online. For readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, here is a reading experience unto itself: unforgettable, and so very beautiful. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Fiction title for 2011.

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