When Rosy discovers a real fairy living in her beloved dollhouse, the one her dad made just for her, she can't believe her eyes. But Thistle is no ordinary fairy. Despite a hurt wing, she's turned all the tiny furnishings topsy-turvy, and she's starving for raspberries and chips and other treats to eat. Rosy loves nurturing the mischievous fairy back to health, and can't wait to introduce her to her dad when he returns from his hospital stay.
With a true flair for visual detail, Jane Ray offers a tale of family and friendship that touches on illness with a lighthearted tone and celebrates the healing power of the imagination.
"Rosy loves the dollhouse her father built for her, and she loves Saturday mornings, a special time when she and her dad work together making its miniature furnishings. When he suddenly goes into the hospital, Rosy worries about him, but she discovers a distraction inside the dollhouse. Suddenly, all is topsy-turvy, with furniture upended, and Thistle, a little fairy with a broken wing, has taken up residence. Rosy takes care of Thistle until she is well enough to fly. After Rosy's supportive father recovers and returns home, Rosy tells him about their secret visitor, only to find that Thistle has gone . . . The story unfolds with subtlety and sensitivity to the emotional issues at its heart . . . Captivating." - Booklist, starred review
Recommended Age | 3 - 8 |
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Author | Jane Ray |
Illustrator | Jane Ray |
ISBN | 0763644110 |
Publication Date | May 25, 2010 |
Publisher | Candlewick |
Language | English |