Maze Running and Other Magical Missions

First Aid for Fairies #4

by Lari Don

When Yann the centaur is stabbed through the heart by a unicorn horn, the life-threatening injury needs a magical remedy. Helen and her fabled-beast friends unite, with the help of the dragons, to find a magical token with the power to heal him. But they only have until tomorrow night. The friends split into teams: Lee, Helen and Sapphire search for King Arthur's scabbard; Catesby, Lavender and Sylvie search for hidden gems in a cliff face; Rona and Tangaroa wash a flower in seven waterfalls at sunrise. But will they complete their missions in time to save Yann? And with their arch-enemy, the power-crazed Master of the Maze, on the loose once more, danger is never far away. This is the fourth and final book in Lari Don's popular First Aid for Fairies series.

137 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

I'm a children's writer based in Scotland, and most of my fiction is inspired by the Scottish landscape and local legends. I love writing fantasy adventures for 8-12 year olds, including the Fabled Beast Chronicles and the Spellchasers trilogy, but I also love creating stories for other age groups.
I've gone darker and more dangerous in my YA thriller MindBlind.
And I've worked with amazing illustrators on picture books, including a retelling of the Scottish tale of the kelpie, The Secret of the Kelpie, with gorgeous pictures by Philip Longson, and a new fable about Nessie, The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster, with fabulous artwork by Nataša Ilinčić.
I've written collections of myths and legends, including heroine tales from all over the world in Girls Goddesses & Giants, and Scottish tales in Breaking the Spell and Viking saga tales in The Dragon's Hoard, both illustrated by the wonderful Cate James.
I'm passionate about sharing old stories, creating new ones, and inspiring new young readers and writers. And I'm writing more adventures and retelling more myths, right now!
But I'm also reading... I read a lot of non-fiction, because a lot of my fictional ideas are inspired by folklore and history. I also read a lot of children’s fiction, because kids get all the best stories! And sometimes I remember how old I am, and read books for adults.
I also love discussing books, and answering queries about my books and stories, so please do get in touch. You can chat to me here on Goodreads, or through my own website, http://www.laridon.co.uk, or find me on Twitter @LariDonWriter, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/laridonwriter, or Instagram: laridonwriter Have fun reading!

Reviews

[WyrmbergSabrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable ending (hopefully for now) of this series.
Dropping the reader straight into the action, with trying to recuse a baby unicorn, this story has a lot at stake, and things get worse as events carry on.
I have enjoyed this series and it's nice seeing strands all come together and tied up neatly.
More questing, trails and riddles, with a friend's life the ultimate price. I enjoyed the complexities of the characters; they all have flaws and issues to deal with, and events from previous books are dealt with here, which is nice.
I've really enjoyed seeing Scotland through these books; the magical areas that are there but just hidden from view. I actually tried googling one place, and just couldn't find it. I think I might have to try older methods, like folklore and maps, as Helen and the gang have often had to do.

[joe 🦇🔮 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think this is probably the best book in the series because it’s nice to see all the different stories and characters come together, as well as reading from some of the other character’s perspectives!! this is definitely one of my favourite series from my childhood, i can’t recommend it enough

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

I have now enjoyed this series twice with both of my children. Love it. It has a good heart and a lot of likeability

[Hol Naps · Rating 4 out of 5]

An epic, well-rounded finish to a fantastic (literally) series. Wish Yann had been in it more but a really lovely send off for some of my favourite childhood characters.

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in the First Aid for fairies series and... I wish it wasn't! 9 year old and I have had so much enjoyment from reading these books together. They are rich, with fabulous characterisation and thoughtprovoking problems which need to be solved. Whilst we've been to some of the locations featured in the books we now want to work on a complete Fabled Beasts Tour of Scotland :-)

[Varsha Seshan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one - and finally got to read a few more in the series. More about those in a bit! This one is part of the Mythical Maze challenge this year and that's why I read it! (Seniors)
http://www.varshaseshan.com/blog/read...

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and was as good as the first three though seem to read it faster so must have a more action filled story. Loved the endding.

[Wetdryvac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good fluff.