Fairy In Waiting by Sophie Kinsella

Fairy In Waiting (Fairy Mom and Me, #2)

by Sophie Kinsella

The favorite mother-daughter fairy team is back! Glittery wings, magic codes and multiplying ice cream cones combine in these next adventures from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.

Ella Brook is used to being a fairy in waiting. It means that one day she will become a fairy with her own sparkly wings and Computawand, just like her mom.

But sometimes Ella doesn't want to have to wait any longer. After all, she helps her mom remember magic codes all the time! If only there were a spell for growing up faster.

Will Ella prove that she's ready to become a fairy? Or will she learn that she doesn't need real magic to save the day?


“A cotton-candy read for transitional readers.”—Kirkus

Reviewed by readingwithwrin on

5 of 5 stars

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Thank you to Penguin Kids for a free physical book in exchange for my honest review.

Fairy Mom and Me is a funny and lighthearted read for the age group that is right before serious middle grade (does that make sense?). Ella is a fairy in waiting and she's getting rather tired of waiting, but she's also learning lots by watching her mom try and learn how to properly do spells. Some of her mom's spells go amazingly well, and other times they go wrong. This creates a fun environment for Ella and her young sibling to grow up in. There hope is one full of laughs, and family unity, all while learning real-life lessons along the way. We see Ella's mom have to make the hard decision of listening to what her husband wants or doing what she can to save something else even if it means not keeping the agreement she made.
We also see Ella have to choose between really trying magic for herself before she is supposed to or keeping with her parent's wishes.

Overall Fairy Mom and Me is a delightful read. I loved the life lessons that were learned in this story and how they were laid out in a fun, but entertaining way that lets the reader really see both sides of the problem. You get to see why it's okay to sometimes break a promise if it means doing something good for someone else. I think this is a perfect read for a fairy-loving young person in your life!

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  • 15 January, 2019: Reviewed