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The Music Fairies #3
Fiona the Flute Fairy
The Music Fairies desperately need Rachel's and Kirsty's help! Jack Frost and his naughty goblins have stolen the fairies' Magical Musical Instruments, which means that music is being ruined for everyone! Jack Frost plans to use the instruments to help him win a national talent competition in the human world, and with the help of the enchanted instruments, he's bound to win. If this happens, humans will find out about Fairyland and then all the fairies will be in danger! Fiona the Flute Fairy needs Rachel's and Kirsty's help to track down her Magic Flute...
80 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2008
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About the author
Daisy Meadows
1,107 books725 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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October 30, 2024
3.5 Stars!
I liked Fiona’s book a lot! It’s not like a top 10 book that will live rent-free in my head, but I’d re-read it. I think the most interesting aspect was how dangerous the flute could be in the wrong hands and they utilized that plot point really well. The flute having the power to influence others with its tune was a really nice touch because I’ve seen it and other woodwinds associated with hypnosis in other forms of media, so I’d consider it a common trope. I think this was also the first time I ever saw the repercussions of a missing item affect the girls as well, which heightened just how powerful the flute’s magic is. Also, her flute works on plants!
I also really liked the trio of goblins in this book. First off, this is easily a top 10 goblin disguise. The writers putting the word girl in quotations was actually kinda funny because I was just thinking of how we’ve never seen any female goblins so I was like, they have to exist right? I don’t think they exist. But the “girl” goblin being upset that his pretty dress got ruined was cute. The girls trying to pull him out of the fox’s den was a great scene - between his friends laughing at him and then him calling out Kirsty for saying he had stinky feet, it was a super funny scene overall. Also, shout out to that scene with the goblin who tripped over a log after talking shit - I fully believe he discovered karma that day.
Another really strong point about this is Fiona’s design. It’s ICONIC! Having her entire motif be silver to match her flute is so good! I think about her dress and sandals combo very often.
Other details that I just wanted to point out:
-One of Rachel’s cutest tops ever!
-Rachel is such a sweetheart for wanting to get cards for Kirsty’s parents and her own.
-“She looks like Poppy the Piano Fairy!” - my thoughts exactly Kirsty! (this is obviously in reference to the card that she picked that had a fairy with a similar design to Poppy’s on the front)
-Of course Fiona would pop out of a card that had Poppy’s design on it!
-“Jack Frost is writing his own songs for the competition.” - of course he is
-I got middle school trauma flashbacks when Fiona explained that flutes are made in three pieces, like, yeah girl I know.
-I love it when the fairies use spells and Fiona’s being a song was amazing.
I liked Fiona’s book a lot! It’s not like a top 10 book that will live rent-free in my head, but I’d re-read it. I think the most interesting aspect was how dangerous the flute could be in the wrong hands and they utilized that plot point really well. The flute having the power to influence others with its tune was a really nice touch because I’ve seen it and other woodwinds associated with hypnosis in other forms of media, so I’d consider it a common trope. I think this was also the first time I ever saw the repercussions of a missing item affect the girls as well, which heightened just how powerful the flute’s magic is. Also, her flute works on plants!
I also really liked the trio of goblins in this book. First off, this is easily a top 10 goblin disguise. The writers putting the word girl in quotations was actually kinda funny because I was just thinking of how we’ve never seen any female goblins so I was like, they have to exist right? I don’t think they exist. But the “girl” goblin being upset that his pretty dress got ruined was cute. The girls trying to pull him out of the fox’s den was a great scene - between his friends laughing at him and then him calling out Kirsty for saying he had stinky feet, it was a super funny scene overall. Also, shout out to that scene with the goblin who tripped over a log after talking shit - I fully believe he discovered karma that day.
Another really strong point about this is Fiona’s design. It’s ICONIC! Having her entire motif be silver to match her flute is so good! I think about her dress and sandals combo very often.
Other details that I just wanted to point out:
-One of Rachel’s cutest tops ever!
-Rachel is such a sweetheart for wanting to get cards for Kirsty’s parents and her own.
-“She looks like Poppy the Piano Fairy!” - my thoughts exactly Kirsty! (this is obviously in reference to the card that she picked that had a fairy with a similar design to Poppy’s on the front)
-Of course Fiona would pop out of a card that had Poppy’s design on it!
-“Jack Frost is writing his own songs for the competition.” - of course he is
-I got middle school trauma flashbacks when Fiona explained that flutes are made in three pieces, like, yeah girl I know.
-I love it when the fairies use spells and Fiona’s being a song was amazing.
November 14, 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!
August 7, 2025
Jack Frost & his goblins have stolen all of the music fairies' magical musical instruments, including Fiona's magic flute! can Kirsty & Rachel help her to find it in the human world, before music is ruined for everyone ?
May 28, 2017
A fun,short read that takes me back to being 7 years old.
July 7, 2020
I liked that this book had a few variations to the previous Rainbow Magic books. The girls had some interesting new ideas, the fairies had different talents and the goblins tried different tactics.
December 15, 2024
I used to love these books when I was younger, I read it mostly out of nostalgia now. I think I enjoyed this one more than the previous two from this series.
September 22, 2025
The goblin in the dress was stunning, and their reaction to the flute breaking apart was more realistic than Fiona's. Their stress also mirrored mine.
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December 10, 2025
I was fairy crazed as a kid
March 15, 2015
There is no fairy series more ubiquitous than the Rainbow Magic fairies. They are aimed at beginning readers and feature fairly large text and frequent illustrations.
The plot is mind-numbing – Jack Frost and some Goblins have a band and will enter a talent contest in order to win a recording contract. This will mean disaster for the fairies and Fairyland! Human girls must help the fairies find their stolen instruments to save Fairyland. I chose this particular Rainbow Magic book because the fairy on the front cover appeared to be a person fairy of color and I figured that was a good thing. Unfortunately, the front cover is the only indication whatsoever that the fairy is anything other than white. The internal illustrations don’t even feature a skin tone that is in anyway different from the white characters. I can’t find fault with trying to increase diversity in the series, I just wish it reached a bit deeper than the cover.
I found the story so simple and dull I couldn’t really recommend it to anyone, but I have known many girls who read their way through as many of these books as they could get their hands on, so I expect plenty of kids do actually like them. They are likely best for very young students who are reading above level all the way up to second graders reading on level.
The plot is mind-numbing – Jack Frost and some Goblins have a band and will enter a talent contest in order to win a recording contract. This will mean disaster for the fairies and Fairyland! Human girls must help the fairies find their stolen instruments to save Fairyland. I chose this particular Rainbow Magic book because the fairy on the front cover appeared to be a person fairy of color and I figured that was a good thing. Unfortunately, the front cover is the only indication whatsoever that the fairy is anything other than white. The internal illustrations don’t even feature a skin tone that is in anyway different from the white characters. I can’t find fault with trying to increase diversity in the series, I just wish it reached a bit deeper than the cover.
I found the story so simple and dull I couldn’t really recommend it to anyone, but I have known many girls who read their way through as many of these books as they could get their hands on, so I expect plenty of kids do actually like them. They are likely best for very young students who are reading above level all the way up to second graders reading on level.
January 6, 2011
This is the third book of seven in the "Music Fairies" series by the group of authors who go by the name Daisy Meadows. It's a fun series, especially for young girls who are starting to read chapter books. Our oldest is addicted and I am encouraging it since I am confident that these books will help her develop a love for reading! She reads them on her own and will sometimes read aloud to me. I have been reading them along with her (at first I was irritated by them, but now they amuse me and they only take about 5 minutes to read). We will discuss the plots, her favorite parts and what we think will happen later in the series. We've read through several of these series of books and our oldest is determined to read them all. I love it! She slowed down her reading pace for this series over the holidays (more playing and reading Christmas-themed stories), but now that winter break is over, I'm sure she will pick up where she left off!
October 7, 2015
Rachel and Kristy go into the card store and they find Fiona the Flute Fairy in it. Rachel and Kristy chase the goblins with the flute once they find them. The flute breaks into three pieces so they go one place at a time. But when one goblin falls, he lands in a big pile of leaves where another goblin is hiding. Fiona makes a big whirlwind of leaves. The goblins try to fight their way out of it and drop two pieces of the flute. Then, they find the last goblin hiding in a fox's den. Rachel and Kristy say if the goblin gives them the flute, Rachel and Kristy will help him out of the den, because he was stuck. He agrees.
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July 6, 2022
The music fairies series has been enjoyable so far. I like the change in the goblins in this series and the new situations it creates. It seems like this also creates more direct interactions between the girls and the goblins, which gives the hapless villains more time to shine. I liked how the flute was treated as three parts rather than one instrument--it led to some extra action and reminded me of some of the larger books, as it felt like a series of mini-quests rather than just requiring a single solution. Even in the small book, there was enough development to pull this off without rushing the plot.
February 17, 2015
I like this book because kirsty and Rachel help Fiona get her flute back and it was quite an adventure after all there were like 1...2...3...4...5 and up to 100 goblins in this book.I also liked this book because kirsty and Rachel and Fiona got passed the goblins. if you want to learn about this book read it.
January 24, 2010
I like how there's three pieces to a flute that they have to find. It makes it feel like a treasure hunt. I also like how one of the goblins hides in the den. He was sneaky!
February 14, 2010
I think I would have enjoyed these books when I was little. Plus, I rather like the title.
May 7, 2011
It was ok when i read it at the age of 7 but it is too easy for me now. I recommend for people to read it at the age of 7.
June 22, 2015
7 years old
January 12, 2014
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December 28, 2023
It’s a nice book it’s good for kids 7-12
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June 2, 2012The best part was when the fox was licking the dressed up goblin's toe.
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