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By Sage Moreaux
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Fairies are all grown up in thrilling coming-of-age romance.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
WINGS OF STARLIGHT tells the story of Clarion, the first governing-talent fairy to be born in generations. As her coronation approaches, Clarion is sure she will be a disappointment. Not only does her style differ from the reserved, regal bearing of her mentor, Queen Elvina, but Clarion has yet to fully master her magical gifts. Then, when monsters terrorize the lands of Pixie Hollow, Clarion sees an opportunity to prove herself worthy. But when she approaches the Winter Woods in search of the monsters, she finds Milori, the young Warden of the Winter Woods. Can they work together to save all of Pixie Hollow, or will their alliance prove more dangerous than it's worth?
Is It Any Good?
Perfect for older fans of the Tinkerbell movies and books, this story is a sweet read that combines page-turning adventure, magic, and a bit of romance, all set in the land of Pixie Hollow. The Wings of Starlight plot is fairly straightforward, but well-written, with likable characters. Allison Saft's lovely descriptions capture the fairy realm in all it's wondrousness.
Both Clarion and Milori are characters that appear in the movie Secret of the Wings. This book tells the full story of their first meeting and subsequent romance, which is alluded to in the movie. People who are unfamiliar with the Disney Fairies franchise may not connect to the story as much, but those who grew up on these stories should find much to enjoy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Clarion's determination in Wings of Starlight. What do you think about her choice to listen to her heart instead of her mentor?
What do you think of the various talents the fairies are born into? Do they all seem happy with their place in life? How does this reflect the real world?
What do you think about Clarion's choice at the end of the story in regards to Winter?
Book Details
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- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic , Fairy Tales ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Disney Press
- Publication date : February 4, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 12 - 14
- Number of pages : 400
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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