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A Pixie Pilgrimage
“We are two turns of a leaf: one dark but strong; one light but happy. Both turns of the leaf are needed.”
The Northern Pixies are in danger of extinction! After losing her adopted mother, and discovering she is a Pixie Princess, Stillwart’s adventures continue. To save both the Northern Fairies, and their Pixie cousins, Stillwart must bring a special selection of fairy grains to the Thorn Tree.
Stillwart, Appleblossom, a troop of fairy warriors, three pixie knights, and one sooty owl attempt a journey to London to answer the call of the Thorn Tree. Unfortunately, they find themselves on the wrong plane and heading to the far-off land of Canada.
There, they meet Fairies Don’t Exist, who introduces them to hockey and reveals that she is so much more than a frazzled, feral fairy.
"A Pixie Pilgrimage" is book two of "The Fairly Stillwart Chronicles".
The Northern Pixies are in danger of extinction! After losing her adopted mother, and discovering she is a Pixie Princess, Stillwart’s adventures continue. To save both the Northern Fairies, and their Pixie cousins, Stillwart must bring a special selection of fairy grains to the Thorn Tree.
Stillwart, Appleblossom, a troop of fairy warriors, three pixie knights, and one sooty owl attempt a journey to London to answer the call of the Thorn Tree. Unfortunately, they find themselves on the wrong plane and heading to the far-off land of Canada.
There, they meet Fairies Don’t Exist, who introduces them to hockey and reveals that she is so much more than a frazzled, feral fairy.
"A Pixie Pilgrimage" is book two of "The Fairly Stillwart Chronicles".
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First published May 1, 2014
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June 10, 2014
My ten-year old son, Matt, and I have finished reading A PIXIE PILGRIMAGE, and we loved it. Once again, we admire Stillwart’s tenacity, strong sense of compassion toward others, and sheer strength of will. In this story, the second chronicle, Stillwart has absorbed most of Fiona’s magic, making her perhaps the most powerful pixie in the world. Yet she remains grounded, using her exceptional gifts for the good of others.
*** SPOILER ALERT ***
The introduction of the human narrator as a character in the story is ingenious. Appleblossom’s tugging on his hair made Matt laugh out loud. I found the revelation that most pixies die during mourning especially compelling. The author shows us that the love of her fairy friends saves Still’s life in the aftermath of Fiona’s passing, and teaches the reader that love is the most powerful magic of all.
The differences in pixie attitudes and fairy attitudes are striking in this chronicle. The southern fairies have lived a relatively blessed life, partially because of Stillwart’s negotiated truce with the animal predators in their region. This life leaves them hopeful, which is why they refuse to abandon the injured pixies left behind by Nightwood. On the other hand, the pixies have lost much over the past decades and are filled with negativity. Already we see that Stillwart’s perseverance and strength will be instrumental in rebuilding the northern pixie community.
First they have to get there. Relying on help from the outside, that is, from Mr. Sooty the owl and the unspecified human, both relationships that would not be possible without Stillwart and Fiona, they develop a feasible plan to transport the royal trio, Bell, Appleblossom, and Stillwart, the surviving pixies, and several fairy/pixie grains to the Thorn Tree, the source of all magic, in Ireland – the Old Country.
Things do not work out as planned and they end up in Vancouver. They take in a hockey game, battle a huge tom cat, and meet a charming new character. Naming the wayward feral fairy ‘Fairies Don’t Exist’ is a stroke of genius. The fact that she longs to visit the Thorn Tree, even though she could not possibly know of its existence, intrigues the readers to the point that we’re waiting with baited breath for the next chronicle.
Matt’s favorite part was when they were trying to escape the huge cat in the airport ventilation system of ductwork and Stillwart used her magic to ‘push’ the cat. She hadn’t braced herself and the recoil sent her flying backwards into Nightwood. He guffawed at that scene. I liked the hint of a budding romance between Stillwart and Nightwood indicated by their response to being slammed into each other.
Matt thinks this book series would make a good movie. I highly recommend it to any and all readers of MG Fantasy fiction. This is a great book for parents and children to read together.
*** SPOILER ALERT ***
The introduction of the human narrator as a character in the story is ingenious. Appleblossom’s tugging on his hair made Matt laugh out loud. I found the revelation that most pixies die during mourning especially compelling. The author shows us that the love of her fairy friends saves Still’s life in the aftermath of Fiona’s passing, and teaches the reader that love is the most powerful magic of all.
The differences in pixie attitudes and fairy attitudes are striking in this chronicle. The southern fairies have lived a relatively blessed life, partially because of Stillwart’s negotiated truce with the animal predators in their region. This life leaves them hopeful, which is why they refuse to abandon the injured pixies left behind by Nightwood. On the other hand, the pixies have lost much over the past decades and are filled with negativity. Already we see that Stillwart’s perseverance and strength will be instrumental in rebuilding the northern pixie community.
First they have to get there. Relying on help from the outside, that is, from Mr. Sooty the owl and the unspecified human, both relationships that would not be possible without Stillwart and Fiona, they develop a feasible plan to transport the royal trio, Bell, Appleblossom, and Stillwart, the surviving pixies, and several fairy/pixie grains to the Thorn Tree, the source of all magic, in Ireland – the Old Country.
Things do not work out as planned and they end up in Vancouver. They take in a hockey game, battle a huge tom cat, and meet a charming new character. Naming the wayward feral fairy ‘Fairies Don’t Exist’ is a stroke of genius. The fact that she longs to visit the Thorn Tree, even though she could not possibly know of its existence, intrigues the readers to the point that we’re waiting with baited breath for the next chronicle.
Matt’s favorite part was when they were trying to escape the huge cat in the airport ventilation system of ductwork and Stillwart used her magic to ‘push’ the cat. She hadn’t braced herself and the recoil sent her flying backwards into Nightwood. He guffawed at that scene. I liked the hint of a budding romance between Stillwart and Nightwood indicated by their response to being slammed into each other.
Matt thinks this book series would make a good movie. I highly recommend it to any and all readers of MG Fantasy fiction. This is a great book for parents and children to read together.
August 15, 2014
This book continues where Stillwart and the Southern Fairies left off. Again, the tale is told in a natural, compelling way. Our ugly little oddball turns out a princess, with a realm to save.
While the major theme in the first book for me seemed to be how one single person can wreak fundamental changes, this time around the message is: it takes all sorts. Fairies and pixies, two different races with different attitudes, not to mention looks, still rely on one another, need the other to survive. The blissful and shallow need the dour and pensive, and vice versa.
I really liked the humor in this story, especially once the, hmm, let's call them heroes, had started out on their voyage from Australia to London and get mislaid like so much luggage. Mr. Sooty, the owl, is a fabulous character, with the kind of ancient wisdom and patience associated with his kind.
While the major theme in the first book for me seemed to be how one single person can wreak fundamental changes, this time around the message is: it takes all sorts. Fairies and pixies, two different races with different attitudes, not to mention looks, still rely on one another, need the other to survive. The blissful and shallow need the dour and pensive, and vice versa.
I really liked the humor in this story, especially once the, hmm, let's call them heroes, had started out on their voyage from Australia to London and get mislaid like so much luggage. Mr. Sooty, the owl, is a fabulous character, with the kind of ancient wisdom and patience associated with his kind.
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