Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018
Fairy Spell
By Marc Tyler Nobleman, Eliza Wheeler (Illustrator)
Two girls convince the world fairies are real with a simple photograph.
40 pages· 1,775 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 294 ratings
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Summary: In 1917, young Elsie and Frances capture a photograph that stuns the world—fairies caught on film. As the images spread, belief in the magical creatures grows, captivating an eager public. Decades later, the truth emerges: the fairies were a clever hoax. This tale explores the power of belief and the art of deception, set in a time when photographs were seen as undeniable truth. Discover how two girls fooled the world and the extraordinary circumstances that kept their secret for over 60 years.


