Periwinkle and the Cave of Courage (The Fairy Chronicles) [Paperback]

J. H. Sweet (Author), Holly Sierra (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Illustrations By: Tara Larsen Chang

Inside you is the power to do anything

Once every hundred years, the courage of humanity begins to fail. It takes a coordinated effort from the entire magic community to restore the Cave of Courage so that we can all bravely face the challenges in our lives.

This century, Mother Nature has chosen a dwarf, a leprechaun, a gnome, a troll, two brownies, and four fairies to participate. With four fairies involved usually no challenge would be too difficult, but now they must rely on the help of others, something that not everyone is good at ...

What if you discovered you had magical fairy powers? Meet the girls of The Fairy Chronicles, otherwise normal girls like you who are blessed by Mother Nature with special gifts. Their extraordinary adventures will change the world!

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About the Author

J.H. Sweet has always looked for the magic in the everyday. She has an imaginary dog named Jellybean Ebenezer Beast. Her hobbies include hiking, photography, knitting, and basketry. She also enjoys watching a variety of movies and sports. Her favorite superhero is her husband, with Silver Surfer coming in a close second. She loves many of the same things the fairies love, including live oak trees, mockingbirds, weathered terra-cotta, butterflies, bees, and cypress knees. In the fairy game of "If I were a jelly bean, what flavor would I be?" she would be green apple. J.H. Sweet lives with her husband in South Texas and has a degree in English from Texas State University.

Holly Sierra's illustrations are visually enchanting with particular attention to decorative, mystical, and multicultural themes. Holly received her fine arts education at SUNY Purchase in New York and lives in Myrtle Beach with her husband, Steve, and their three children, Gabrielle, Esme, and Christopher.

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"Not far from here lies the entrance to the Cave of Courage. The Cave of Courage produces courage for all of mankind. Every one hundred years, the cave must be recharged. This is done by an organized team effort between magical creatures. For this recharging, Mother Nature has chosen a dwarf, a leprechaun, a gnome, a troll, two brownies, and four fairies to participate."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky; 1 edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402210264
• ISBN-13: 978-1402210266
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J.H. Sweet is the author of The Fairy Chronicles, Foo and Friends, Juan Noel's Crystal Airship, Cassie Kingston Mysteries, and The Heaviest Things. She lives in South Texas and has a degree in English from Texas State University. Visit jhsweet.com for free e-books, fairy trivia, and more.

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome series! Gorgeous illustrations!, August 31, 2007

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Betty L. Dravis "BETTY DRAVIS, author/reviewer" (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Periwinkle and the Cave of Courage (The Fairy Chronicles) (Paperback)

J. H. Sweet ...
What a treat ...
On writing fairies,
she can't be beat.

Book one was pure delight,
and book two is "out of sight."

She also has books three and four,
and about fifty more.

Each of this author's books stands alone as far as storyline, and I discovered something new about fairies and fairy lore in each one. Ms. Sweet's a fine writer, so good at her craft that the fairies came alive for me. Interesting storylines, colorful characters in an exciting, entertaining format.

Highly recommended.