Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

Reviewed by: Patricia Temple - Long Island Community Library, Long Island, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 8, 2015

Review

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree grabs the reader from the first two pages. Maine island life, a bug eating younger brother, a caring older brother and a fairy tree are rapidly introduced in this two page first chapter. Piper Green is entering second grade with firm expectations about her teacher and her classmates that don't pan out. The author does a great job with the island setting, capturing the atmosphere of a close knit community and the portrayal of a strong willed second grader. At least one full page illustration per chapter helps the reader imagine the setting and action. Realistic dialogue and an impulsive, self-confident main character are two elements that make this an enjoyable first book in a series.

Overall Book Score: very good