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The Fairy's Mistake (The Princess Tales, Book 1)

(2004, Fiction - Fairy Tale, Written by Gail Levine, Illustrated by Mark Elliott)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A fairy's reward and punishment backfire.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The greedy, selfish, mean sister uses her punishment as a reward by blackmailing others into giving her whatever she wants. The good sister agrees to marry a prince just to get out of the house.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Fairy's Mistake (The Princess Tales, Book 1)

Parents need to know that the behavior of both sisters is filled with points for discussion, as the bad sister gets what she wants through blackmail, and the good sister marries a man she does not love.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the fairy's reward and punishment are exploited. Do you think she could have foreseen the consequences? Would you be happy if jewels fell out of your mouth every time you spoke?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Great for tweens....

    I think this book is really funny and most girls would love it. The rest of this series is really good too.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Half/Half

    It's good. It's a little book, Small story, Not that interesting for teens.

  3. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    WOWIE! WOW this was great.

    I liked the details of the emotions of the people, and fairies. I liked how it ended when the two sisters worked together to make the prince stay away long enough to gain her health, and voice. She started to like the prince untill she stopped counting her jewels in her poor box. I finnished the book and, all ready for the next book THE Glass Hill and, The Fairys Return.

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