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The Jewel Fairies #5
Amy the Amethyst Fairy
Number 5 in the Jewel Fairies series. Rainbow Magic-The Jewel Fairies Great book for summer reading!
80 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Daisy Meadows
1,108 books728 followersDaisy Meadows is the pseudonym used for the four writers of the Rainbow Magic children's series: Narinder Dhami, Sue Bentley, Linda Chapman, and Sue Mongredien. Rainbow Magic features differing groups of fairies as main characters, including the Jewel fairies, Weather fairies, Pet fairies, Petal fairies, and Sporty fairies.
Narinder Dhami was born in Wolverhampton, England on November 15, 1958. She received a degree in English from Birmingham University in 1980. After having taught in primary and secondary schools for several years she began to write full-time. Dhami has published many retellings of popular Disney stories and wrote the Animal Stars and Babes series, the latter about young British girls of Asian origin. She lives in Cambridge, England with her husband and cats.
Sue Bentley was born in Northampton, England. She worked in a library after completing her education and began writing for children once her own began school. Bentley is the author of the Magic Kitten, Magic Puppy, and S Club series and lives in Northamptonshire.
Linda Chapman has written over 50 children's fiction books, including the following series: My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, Not Quite a Mermaid, and Unicorn School. She lives in Leicestershire with her husband and daughters.
Sue Mongredien was born in 1970 and grew up in Nottingham, England. She has published over 100 children's books, including the following series: The Adventures of Captain Pugwash, The Magic Key, Frightful Families, and Oliver Moon. She has also contributed many titles to the Sleepover Club series and written picture books. Mongredien created the Royal Ballet School Diaries under the pen name Alexandra Moss. She lives with her family in Bath, England.
Narinder Dhami was born in Wolverhampton, England on November 15, 1958. She received a degree in English from Birmingham University in 1980. After having taught in primary and secondary schools for several years she began to write full-time. Dhami has published many retellings of popular Disney stories and wrote the Animal Stars and Babes series, the latter about young British girls of Asian origin. She lives in Cambridge, England with her husband and cats.
Sue Bentley was born in Northampton, England. She worked in a library after completing her education and began writing for children once her own began school. Bentley is the author of the Magic Kitten, Magic Puppy, and S Club series and lives in Northamptonshire.
Linda Chapman has written over 50 children's fiction books, including the following series: My Secret Unicorn, Stardust, Not Quite a Mermaid, and Unicorn School. She lives in Leicestershire with her husband and daughters.
Sue Mongredien was born in 1970 and grew up in Nottingham, England. She has published over 100 children's books, including the following series: The Adventures of Captain Pugwash, The Magic Key, Frightful Families, and Oliver Moon. She has also contributed many titles to the Sleepover Club series and written picture books. Mongredien created the Royal Ballet School Diaries under the pen name Alexandra Moss. She lives with her family in Bath, England.
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January 24, 2010
5 Year old loved this. I thought it was OK.
September 22, 2017
Ik had niet beseft dat dit deel 5 was. De bibliotheek heeft het er nou niet echt op staan. Ach, ik had gelukkig niet heel veel problemen om in het verhaal te komen, ook al wil ik nu wel de andere delen lezen. Dit was een leuk boekje met elfjes, toverkracht, aardmannetjes, en een juweel dat gered moet worden. Ik vloog door het verhaal heen.
De illustraties waren ook best leuk.
De illustraties waren ook best leuk.
March 18, 2013
Another great location for a fairy / goblin encounter! This time, Rachel and Kirsty visit an adventure playground with a fun and elaborate tree house. "Daisy Meadows" is actually the pen name of a group of authors who ghostwrite these Rainbow Magic books, and I have to say, I think the actual author(s) of the last few Jewel Fairies book have done an especially good job.
For the first time that I have noticed, this book makes evident that books within a sub-series should be read in order. In the last book (Chloe the Topaz Fairy), the goblins ran into some trouble because the warmth of the jewel burned their icy hands. Having realized that, the goblins in this book now wear gloves! Interestingly, the use of the gloves are not explained, and it's up to the reader to figure out why the goblins are wearing them. I liked that; the author didn't spell it all out, and the reader is expected to think. I think it's fun for young readers to make connections to previous books, and they can even feel a bit of pride for having figured out the purpose of the gloves without being told.
I was also glad to see that the characters in this book exhibited positive characteristics like cleverness and bravery. (Too often in the Rainbow Fairies books, magic simply saves the day.) In this book, when trying to re-capture the amethyst from the goblins, a little bit of magic helped, but Kirsty also came up with an idea that required some physical daring on her part. And when they needed to hold the goblins at bay, Amy the Amethyst Fairy came up with a pretty clever solution! Plus, an added bonus: Amy thoughtfully made sure that her magic, which altered the real world, would not compromise the safety of humans.
I think it's worth noting that I read part of this book out loud to Sebastien, and he enjoyed it! He liked hearing about how the goblins would be defeated, and he liked looking at the pictures, too. I know these books are geared towards young girls, and I don't know if Sebastien will be interested in fairies once he gets old enough to read on his own, but for now, I think these books - or excerpts from these books - can serve as good read-aloud options that are longer than our usual picture books.
One final note: While reading this book, Isabelle asked something about the drawings, something about letters. I really didn't understand her question at all, and it wasn't until after we later read Shannon the Ocean Fairy that I realized what she was asking. It turns out, each series book has a hidden letter in it! The seven letters of a sub-series can be unscrambled to make a word. There are no instructions describing this activity, it's like a secret game for readers "in the know"! I think that's fun. Going back, Isabelle found letters in all the series books except the first Rainbow Fairies series.
For the first time that I have noticed, this book makes evident that books within a sub-series should be read in order. In the last book (Chloe the Topaz Fairy), the goblins ran into some trouble because the warmth of the jewel burned their icy hands. Having realized that, the goblins in this book now wear gloves! Interestingly, the use of the gloves are not explained, and it's up to the reader to figure out why the goblins are wearing them. I liked that; the author didn't spell it all out, and the reader is expected to think. I think it's fun for young readers to make connections to previous books, and they can even feel a bit of pride for having figured out the purpose of the gloves without being told.
I was also glad to see that the characters in this book exhibited positive characteristics like cleverness and bravery. (Too often in the Rainbow Fairies books, magic simply saves the day.) In this book, when trying to re-capture the amethyst from the goblins, a little bit of magic helped, but Kirsty also came up with an idea that required some physical daring on her part. And when they needed to hold the goblins at bay, Amy the Amethyst Fairy came up with a pretty clever solution! Plus, an added bonus: Amy thoughtfully made sure that her magic, which altered the real world, would not compromise the safety of humans.
I think it's worth noting that I read part of this book out loud to Sebastien, and he enjoyed it! He liked hearing about how the goblins would be defeated, and he liked looking at the pictures, too. I know these books are geared towards young girls, and I don't know if Sebastien will be interested in fairies once he gets old enough to read on his own, but for now, I think these books - or excerpts from these books - can serve as good read-aloud options that are longer than our usual picture books.
One final note: While reading this book, Isabelle asked something about the drawings, something about letters. I really didn't understand her question at all, and it wasn't until after we later read Shannon the Ocean Fairy that I realized what she was asking. It turns out, each series book has a hidden letter in it! The seven letters of a sub-series can be unscrambled to make a word. There are no instructions describing this activity, it's like a secret game for readers "in the know"! I think that's fun. Going back, Isabelle found letters in all the series books except the first Rainbow Fairies series.
February 14, 2016
The goblins have stolen the jewels from the queen's crown. The Amethyst controls things that appear and disappear. In the jungle gym the bridges that make it fun disappeared. Something is hanging on a tree branch.
November 13, 2022
Daisy Meadows and her fairies are my childhood. I collected so many in my youth, knowing all the fairies and their importance, and sticking with the two special girls who go to be a part of the magic.
Years ago I had to give my beautiful collection away, now still part of my childhood school where little girls are picking their favourite fairies and playing pretend. It's fun to hear stories from my old teachers telling me how over the years so many students have grabbed these books and fallen in love with the tales of two girls, Jack Frost and the fabulous glittering magic that is the fairies.
On Christmas last year, my sister surprised me with a boxset of these books, but cause you cannot collect these darlings as easily anymore. I was over the moon!
If anyone has a little one who needs a little magic in their life, wants to read and needs a big creation to be hooked on...it is Daisy Meadows!
Years ago I had to give my beautiful collection away, now still part of my childhood school where little girls are picking their favourite fairies and playing pretend. It's fun to hear stories from my old teachers telling me how over the years so many students have grabbed these books and fallen in love with the tales of two girls, Jack Frost and the fabulous glittering magic that is the fairies.
On Christmas last year, my sister surprised me with a boxset of these books, but cause you cannot collect these darlings as easily anymore. I was over the moon!
If anyone has a little one who needs a little magic in their life, wants to read and needs a big creation to be hooked on...it is Daisy Meadows!
December 15, 2018
The Jewel fairies are : India the Moonstone Fairy, Scarlett the Garnet Fairy, Emily the Emerald Fairy, Chloe the Topaz Fairy, Amy the Amethyst Fairy, Sophie the Sapphire Fairy and Lucy the Diamond Fairy.Their gems control different types of magic like good dreams, changing, appearing (and disappearing) etc.
We love looking at the maps at the beginnings of the books. A different location for this series as Kirsty goes to stay with Rachel this time. Miss 4 liked the adventure playground best.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
We love looking at the maps at the beginnings of the books. A different location for this series as Kirsty goes to stay with Rachel this time. Miss 4 liked the adventure playground best.
Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
September 27, 2023
I had high hopes for this book after enjoying the previous book so much. I think it began with a good premise, but it became hard to follow. I know the confusion of appearing and disappearing things was central to the plot, but it felt like it almost got in the way of the plot. I enjoyed a few parts, but I wished it had come together more clearly.
October 15, 2017
I really liked this book because when Amy put a
May 29, 2020
This book actually brought back a lot of memories from my own childhood, when I used to play in the large playground at our local nursery. It was such an amazing place it was impossible not to imagine magical things happening there.
August 4, 2022
The treehouse was cool. The rest of the plot was complete gibberish, but my seven year old daughter enjoyed making suggestions for how it could have been improved. Hopefully this is a sign that she’s finally growing out of the Rainbow fairy series.
September 2, 2022
Read an indefinite amount as a kid.
Very fun.
Adventure playground! Disappearing bridges! Oh, my!
- It’s really funny how Rachel looks like Kirsty’s parents and Kirsty looks like Rachel’s parents. Interesting choice
Very fun.
Adventure playground! Disappearing bridges! Oh, my!
- It’s really funny how Rachel looks like Kirsty’s parents and Kirsty looks like Rachel’s parents. Interesting choice
August 14, 2017
Daughter again LOVED it!
October 23, 2017
Review by an 8 year old:
This was a fun book to read. It was quick, too. It's by the same author as the Magical Animal Friends books; I like those, too.
This was a fun book to read. It was quick, too. It's by the same author as the Magical Animal Friends books; I like those, too.
February 3, 2019
hi this is 2019 15 year old me who remembers that 6 year old me loved this book so,,,,,yeet
(i'm going to repeat this statement for literally every book i add to my children's literature shelf okay)
(i'm going to repeat this statement for literally every book i add to my children's literature shelf okay)
December 9, 2019
Daisy Meadows was one of my favorite authors as a child because I wanted to have wings like a fairy. Therefore, this book gave me a great chance to remanence on my favorite childhood series.
May 28, 2020
I like that the goblin stole the amethyst.I like that the fairy turn the two girls into fairies.
January 31, 2021
Love the adventures of the fairies
November 3, 2022
had to read it for the elementary school nostalgia
made me happy to read it and reminisce on childhood <3
made me happy to read it and reminisce on childhood <3
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November 10, 2022Read dozens of these to my daughters. You can finish them in 1-2 days. They’re formulaic but the kids still love them.
March 1, 2023
I used to read these books when I was in younger grades and I truly loved them. I borrowed them every week from our school library and enjoyed them thoroughly.
September 5, 2023
Just step on the goblins???
December 7, 2023
2.5 ⭐️
I liked the vibe of this book, the plot was fine but I still think the characters are a little annoying.
I liked the vibe of this book, the plot was fine but I still think the characters are a little annoying.
January 14, 2024
It was so good .I love that there is so many serious of these terrific books it feels like it was made for me 🥰💫👌💖🤯🥇🏆
March 5, 2024
I hate Jack Frost and his Goblins!!!
April 29, 2024
What a fun li'l book. I read this to my niece today, review here.
September 24, 2024
Começo a achar que os autores do livro não conhecem qualquer sinónimo do verbo "principiar".
Enfim, não é tão bom quanto os anteriores, mas continua a ser uma boa história para crianças lerem.
Enfim, não é tão bom quanto os anteriores, mas continua a ser uma boa história para crianças lerem.
September 24, 2024
Uma boa história para crianças lerem.
December 25, 2024
A tree house feels like the last place I’d want to be when shit starts randomly disappearing.
May 16, 2025
It's pretty impressive how many ideas the writers could come up with for a series where the book of each plot was the same
October 17, 2016
I liked this book, it gave me the urge to read deeper in to the book, but it was quite short. I just want the book to be longer. It took me like maybe 3 minute to read it and that really disappointed me. Although it was a fantastic!!! I recommend it to kids who are just starting to read chapter books or if they need more confidence. I'm also sad that all of the rainbow magic series only have one villain.
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