Fairy Realm #8: The Water Sprites (Hardcover)

by Emily Rodda (Author), Raoul Vitale (Illustrator) "Jessie fastened her charm bracelet around her wrist and checked her reflection in the mirror..." (more)
Key Phrases: daisy trail, other sprites, moon stone, Finding Pool, Uncle Bon, Finding Flute (more...)

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Product Description

The Water Sprites are angry. Their Moon Stone has been stolen! They won't return any thing that floats down to their Finding Pool until the stone is returned. Will Jessie be able to help the Water Sprites before they take something precious?

About the Author

Emily Rodda has written many books for children, including Finders Keepers, which School Library journal dubbed "a lively adventure," and several novels about the likable hero Rowan. The first of these novels, Rowan of Rin, won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year for Younger Readers Award when it was first published. In fact, Emily Rodda has won the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award an unprecedented five times. A former editor, Ms. Rodda is also the best-selling author of adult mysteries under the name Jennifer Rowe. She lives in Australia.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (October 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060777613
• ISBN-13: 978-0060777616
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jessie would do anything to save Baby Jewel., January 28, 2006

By	Caroline Persinger (LAKE BLUFF, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairy Realm #8: The Water Sprites (Library Binding)

While reading Jessie's 8th. Fairy Realm adventure, I began liking it right away-esspecially when Jessie discovers another new part of the realm she's never seen before...a trail of flowers that lead to Lirrale, Patricia's old home.

Jessie and friends celebrate the birthday party in honor of their new friend, Baby Jewel. After the poor baby girl has been stolen, the Water Sprites promise to return Jewel back to her parents if Jessie promises to return their moon stone, first. Of course, I think that Jessie promised to do that for Jewel's sake.

I think my most favorite part about this book was when Jessie becomes friends with Jewel.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun Fairy Realm mystery , October 14, 2005

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The leaf she found on her dresser was actually an invitation to a party in Liralee village by her friend Patrice the palace housekeeper. Also invited are their pals Giff the Elf and Maybelle the miniature horse. Meanwhile someone is stealing items from people with everyone suspecting one of the neighbors is the thief. Jessie soon realizes that the Water Sprites are outraged because someone stole their precious Moon Stoon. Anything that floats to the Finding Pool the sprites find and now claim as theirs rather than returning it. Before troubles escalate Jessie believes she must find the purloined Moon Stone by using human, elf, and horse common sense.

The eighth Fairy realm tale is a fun mystery that targets elementary school children. The story line is fun as Jessie and her buddies only want to go to a party, but also must solve the case of the stolen items especially as the ire of the Water Sprites grows. Emily Rodda provides a fine tale starring a likable young heroine accompanied by a mythological who's who and enhanced by the terrific pictures by illustrator Raoul Vitale.

Harriet Klausner

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fairy Realm: The Water Sprites, March 2, 2006

A Kid's Review

I got this book out from the library because of it's beautiful color, but its lack of creativity & simplicity totally threw me off. The story is about a girl named Jessie who is invited to a special party in the "Fairy Realm" when on the way she meets a few water sprites. So on, but half way through the book I was bored, confused, and frusterated. I recomend this book for someone who has a good amount of patience.