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The Jewel Fairies #1-7
The Jewel Fairies: #1-7
The Jewel Fairies: : A collection of all seven books in one!
- GenresChildrens
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2007
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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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November 5, 2025Here me out… we were testing at school and this was on the bookshelf
May 9, 2009
My son, age 5 and 3/4, loves these books, as do most of the people in his class. They are perfect for ages 4-7 for girly-girls, 5-6 for non-girly-girls or boys who like suspense and aren't put off by very girly descriptions, settings, and characters, as long as good swiftly kicks the butt of evil every time.
These books are at an approximate 2nd or 3rd graders reading level, so I read them to my son. There aren't a lot of pictures, and the few that are there are pretty drab, so the story has to be very engaging and apparently it is. Personally, I find these books too formulaic, but these books aren't written for me. My son loves the drama of the inevitable madcap hijinx that is in the latter half of each book, just after the humans Kirsty and Rachel, find the lost jewel and have to trick the goblins guarding it in order to get it. They always do, and the story does not get scary or violent. It's just suspenseful.
The main gripe I have with these books is that there are a few internal inconsistencies in the logic. I mean, I know we're in fairy land an all, but you have to remain consistent in your own universe, right? For example, in the diamond fairy book (last one in the set), one of the humans is falling (temporary fairy wings temporarily frozen by evil incarnate himself Jack Frost) while holding onto the diamond. Even though the diamond is responsible for flying magic, no one thinks to wish on it to utilize that facility. Using the magic of the titular stone was evidenced in prior books (though not consistently). However, as much as this bugs me, it did make for some interesting recap conversation.
These books are at an approximate 2nd or 3rd graders reading level, so I read them to my son. There aren't a lot of pictures, and the few that are there are pretty drab, so the story has to be very engaging and apparently it is. Personally, I find these books too formulaic, but these books aren't written for me. My son loves the drama of the inevitable madcap hijinx that is in the latter half of each book, just after the humans Kirsty and Rachel, find the lost jewel and have to trick the goblins guarding it in order to get it. They always do, and the story does not get scary or violent. It's just suspenseful.
The main gripe I have with these books is that there are a few internal inconsistencies in the logic. I mean, I know we're in fairy land an all, but you have to remain consistent in your own universe, right? For example, in the diamond fairy book (last one in the set), one of the humans is falling (temporary fairy wings temporarily frozen by evil incarnate himself Jack Frost) while holding onto the diamond. Even though the diamond is responsible for flying magic, no one thinks to wish on it to utilize that facility. Using the magic of the titular stone was evidenced in prior books (though not consistently). However, as much as this bugs me, it did make for some interesting recap conversation.
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.
August 29, 2017
My daughter loves these books, but the stories and the writing are horrible
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January 7, 2020I have a five year old daughter, so...yeah. I've read these A LOT.
May 2, 2022
this one was so fun to read. i am probably going to forget what happened in 2 days.
April 3, 2014
More than half of my first graders were reading this series and loving it! All seven books include: 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. The series follows the delightful and suspenseful adventures of the fairies in Fairyland. Adventures include stolen jewels, magic, goblins, and the maniacal villan, Jack Frost. These books are engaging, and they are a great transition into chapter books. They could be used in literacy lessons on fairy tales and other types fiction literature.
August 7, 2012
I think these books are great for your imagination so i would recommend them!
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March 1, 2018I don’t like these books but they are not for me, they are for children and children love them!
Whatever engenders a love of reading works for me... I started with Archie comics when I was a child!
Whatever engenders a love of reading works for me... I started with Archie comics when I was a child!
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