Book details
The Flight of The Starling: A Fairy Tale
Description
Princess Lily thought of fairies the way some girls think of "bad boys." If a fairy had shown up at Castle Starling wearing a motorcycle jacket and a disrespect for authority, Princess Lily would have been head over heels before he spoke a word with his pouty, mutinous mouth.So when two fairies ask for help escaping their master, Prince Alexander, who has come to court her, Lily is forced to rescue herself along with them. Fleeing to Queen Persephone's halfway castle for Lost Girls, Lily follows the cryptic advice of a magical Book, befriends a dragon with a knight bodyguard, and hides from the bounty-hunting gang of princes chasing her hand in marriage.As The Knightly Times' coverage of her flight gets more and more sensational, Lily starts to doubt her choices. How can she sort out her own opinion from the tabloids, gossip, and fairy tales?
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
192 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Explores timeless themes: Fairy tales often delve into universal themes such as good versus evil, love, and heroism, which can provide valuable insights and life lessons.
- Stimulates the imagination: The fantastical elements in fairy tales like 'The Flight of The Starling' can spark the reader's imagination and encourage creative thinking.
- Cultural significance: Fairy tales are an integral part of cultural heritage and reading them can help one understand and appreciate the cultural context and moral values they convey.
- Entertainment value: Fairy tales are designed to be engaging and entertaining, with elements of magic, adventure, and often a moral at the end, making them enjoyable reads for people of all ages.