The WORLDS WORST FAIRY GODMOTHER HARDCOVER [Hardcover]

Bruce Coville (Author), Katherine Coville (Author)

Book Description

Given one last chance by her skeptical boss when her spells continue to backfire, haphazard fairy godmother Maybelle Clodnowski seeks to reform the obnoxious Susan, a situation that becomes complicated by a secret enemy.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Spells backfire to create merry mayhem in Coville's (My Teacher Is an Alien) fluffy tale. Maybelle Clodnowski, a bumbling fairy godmother, has been given one last chance to do her job correctly before her heavenly supervisor strips her of her wings and wand. She is put in charge of reforming young Susan Pfenstermacher, whose quest for perfection has alienated kids and adults alike. Adding to the chaos are Zozmagog, a cherub who, thanks to Maybelle's sloppy godmothering, has been raised as an imp; and Edna Prim, Maybelle's mentor, who has been Fairy Godmother of the Year for 147 years running. The broadly humorous scenarios, despite their fantastic premise, may inspire a worthwhile musing or two on the subject of perfection. Illustrations supply a Bavarian woods?like fairy tale setting. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 3^-5. It's been one screwup after another for fairy godmother Maybelle Clodnowski, and her boss is threatening to take away her wings and wand if she messes up again. Her "last chance" assignment is to help Susan--a girl so perfect everyone disdains her--become likable. Unknown to Maybelle, a mischievous imp (really a cherub raised by imps who got him because Maybelle delivered him to the wrong address) has been sabotaging her good deeds and is now hatching a plot to make sure Maybelle fails again. Katherine Coville's nicely detailed black-and-white drawings depict a cast of wonderfully offbeat characters who, for all their supernatural powers, still find themselves in sticky, complicated human situations. The plot is well crafted, fast paced, and filled with the wacky humor kids crave. As an extension, youngsters may want to try acting out favorite scenes from this story, which is actually based on one of Coville's musical plays. Lauren Peterson

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671002295
• ISBN-13: 978-0671002299
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,359,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!!!!!, October 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The WORLD'S WORST FAIRY GODMOTHER (PAPERBACK) (Paperback)

This book is a great book!! And if you enjoyed Bruce Covilles "Into the Land Of the Unicorns" (Book one) you will enjoy this book as well!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, December 27, 2001

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This review is from: The WORLD'S WORST FAIRY GODMOTHER (PAPERBACK) (Paperback)

I had such a great time reading this book. If you happen to be a fan of fantasy I beleive you will like it. I couldn't help but smile and laugh the whole time as I continued reading this wonderful book and getting lost somewhere besides reality for a few momnets. A great book should be able to take your mind completely away from reality, if only for a moment. I am aware this book was written with children in mind, but they are some of us adults who enjoy reading the childrens books too. I am looking forward to reading more of Mr. Coville's work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked this book because it was a very funny book., October 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The WORLD'S WORST FAIRY GODMOTHER (PAPERBACK) (Paperback)

World's Worst Fairy Godmother was a very good book. I think that it was the very best fiction book I have ever read. Maybelline is a Fairy Godmother. Her boss Mr.Peters, gives her one last chance to do something right. He gives Maybelline a little girl named Susan, to teach her about real love. Maybelline tries to help her by giving her an apple that will make her sweet. Maybelline gets into a big mess, but it gets fixed. You should read this book it is a very good book, and I liked it because it is very funny. As gor the rest of it you will have to read it.