Vidia Meets Her Match

Tales of Pixie Hollow #19

by Kiki Thorpe, Walt Disney Company, Adrienne Brown (Illustrator)

This fast-paced story of Vidia and Wisp’s rivalry is the 19th book in our popular Disney Fairies chapter book series, which features Tinker Bell’s adventures in Never Land with her fairy friends.
 
No fairy in Pixie Hollow is faster than Vidia. Then a new fast-flying fairy arrives—a very fast fast-flying fairy. Wisp loves speed more than anything . . . except maybe for danger. Right away, Vidia challenges Wisp to race.

At first, Vidia wins easily. But Wisp keeps getting faster, and more fearless. She comes closer and closer to winning. And while Vidia finds the races thrilling, each one is riskier than the last. Someone might get hurt! Is it time for Vidia to put on the brakes?

Genres: Fantasy, Fairies, Childrens, Middle Grade, Fiction, Chapter Books, Ebooks

114 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

KIKI THORPE has written or adapted over fifty books for children. A former children's book editor, she now writes full time from San Francisco.

Reviews

[Isabel]

This is the best book in the series! This is awesome!

[Artemis]

The title itself was an exciting premise because Vidia is the best, fastest flying-talent fairy there is in Pixie Hollow (dare I say it? She's the fastest in Never Land).

Truthfully, the part about Vidia finding out what Wisp did was predictable but I liked how the author resolved the part about who was the better flyer at the end. Just like speed-racing or horse-riding, speed or success isn't what defines a how good you are.

And that's what we sometimes forget, in our bid to prove ourselves to others.

[Rachel]

A new fairy arrives in Neverland, and for the first time, Vidia has a little competition around! This new little fairy, Wisp, can certainly fly fast...but is she faster than Vidia?

I thought this little story held some very good lessons about showing off, pride, and in caring for others. Being talented, and being foolish in your boasting with those talents, is a completely different matter. ;)

[Bash]

Vidia is such a strange character in these books, so different to how she's portrayed in the movies, but I liked this story.

[Amy]

Most exciting/ intense one yet! I really like Vidia, even though the books and movies turn her into the villain everyone assumes she is. Despite her attitude, I did like seeing the fun, playful and slightly considerate side to her in this book. Wisp really annoyed me haha. I can't wait to read the next one!

[Brittany Boyd]

Depression been bad lately and this was exactly the nostalgia I needed to relax after work

[Coralie]

Continuing my streak of rereading these delightful stories. Vidia is such a fun character because she isn't the fluffy, happy-go-lucky fairy most people think of when they think of Disney fairies. She's sour, selfish, and sassy. She lives alone and she prides herself on being the best of the fairies (aka the fastest). She's a fairy that surprises you, and I've always liked that.

I loved the glimpses of the heart she does have in previous books (Levine's trilogy and Vidia and the Fairy Crown). Vidia's character comes in slivers. She's guarded and we only get to see small bits of what's beneath that prickly personality and never all at once. Every now and then we get a tidbit that makes us understand her a little better. There are moments where we do get to see more than meets the eye. That's the payoff in a Vidia story. And Thorpe continues with that tradition here.

It's fascinating to me to see how Vidia puts on a brave front of not wanting the company of any of the other fairies. She was exiled from the Home Tree to her own Sugar Plumb Tree, but she loves being on her own. She's not a people person and likes distance from the sparkle and dazzle of the enthusiastic, happy fairies. (Can't blame her sometimes!) But then she's still a fairy too. She still likes a good cup of tea. She loves her talent and thinks it's the best. She needs Pixie Dust. And when it really counts, Vidia can be compelled to do what's right. (Also, as a sidenote, I love that we get a few Vidia/Tink moments here! They know they're true friends, even if they won't admit it!)

And she's still drawn by the curiosity of a new arrival. And when she thinks she's finally found a not-quite-as-annoying fairy, we hope she's found a real friend. Wisp shows real promise and potential as a fast-flying talent and she brushes off the biased remarks of the other fairies who ostracize Vidia (sometimes rightly so, but it still has an impact on the sour fairy - a great reminder that no matter the front someone puts on, our words matter). But as Wisp befriends Vidia, she puts even Vidia's outlandish ways to the test.

I love that we get to see Vidia's love for her talent, but also how she is challenged to be braver by this fearless (and rather naive) newbie. It's super interesting to see how Vidia's got more of a moral compass than Wisp and how the new fairy must learn that boundaries and limits do not make one weak, but that they are sometimes for our best.

This would be a great one to discuss things such as peer pressure, true courage, and strength and gentleness (gentleness is not weakness, but rather restrained and meticulously controlled strength), pride, compassion, and community. Another great addition to the series - adventurous, showcases new parts of Pixie Hollow and Neverland, but also challenges us to go a little deeper into having a good character, no matter how others behave.

[Monica M]

2.5 stars.
Usually Vidia is annoying, in this book however through her thought, i could see the fragile and caring side of her.
Too bad the ending too abrupt.

[Sierra]

I love how this book treats Vida! She's such a compelling character!
I never really thought I would like book Vida (I was obsessed with movie Vida as a kid, tho!)
but this book? It made me love book Vida!
Why?
BECAUSE SHE HAS DEPTH!!
Unlike in Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, where she isn't given much nuance (there are signs of it there, but not many) here, I ACTUALLY sympathize with her! She clearly cares about what others think, but she just doesn't show it. She's mean because the world is mean to her, but also because she KNOWS she's the best. I love it so much!
I also love how we (as a reader) get to see how she wants to be accepted for who she is. She wants friends, company, but she's unwilling to compromise her own individuality to please others. She thinks that Wisp is someone, who, although she's wreckless and stupid, is someone who could be her friend. Someone where Vida, with all her mistakes, crimes, and etc, could be accepted.

I also like how this book does show a potential friendship between Vida and Tink, and with this book, I really want to see more of their friendship in other books! Like, I legit loved this book! It was a really unique take on Vida's character, and I love how we not only get to see more of her personality, but we also get to see what drives Vida! And also, we get to see how Vida only has one way of belonging in fairy society, by being the FASTEST flier. She in a way, has a role in Pixie Hollow.. and belongs (again in a way) by being an outcast.

Just all in all, this book made me simp for Vida, and it really made me root for her! When usually, I never would. I loved her arc within the book, where she realizes she doesn't need a friend like Wisp, and how she shouldn't be seeking the approval of a foolish fairy. I also love how this book incorporated the lore of the main trilogy. That was really well done! Anyway, I just really like this book, and it might be my favorite book (so far) of the Tales of Pixie Hollow series'.

[Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse]

I'm trying to increase my knowledge with regards to children's literature this year, as I work as a librarian and get asked for book recommendations all the time! The fairies from the books in the "Tales of Pixie Hollow" series are beautifully drawn, and the illustrations really add a nice element to the story. The language is fairly simple, and the font larger, which allows those just starting out with chapter books to build up confidence. The book has a decent plot, and the characters experience growth.

[Sarah]

transcribing what i wrote on a sticky note


fearless ≠ brave
foolish

she calls her dear child, once even my child

Tink being nice, Tink also knows what it’s like to have your identity in being the best and to have that threatened

Vidia is said to have never had a friend before

normal Terence, normal vidia skin tone

I like Vidia’s pajamas lol

“Tink was known for having a short temper”

If she’s not the fastest, then she’s just the cruelest & most selfish

[Ember Air]

This wasn't my favorite in the series, but it wasn't bad. The ending of this book didn't really feel like an ending. Vidia is a different person in each of the books in this series, but I felt that this author did a good job of mixing all the different traits of various Vidia's (lol) so there is a feeling of consistency.

[Marie]

This was good, Wisp was interesting and she really made Vidia shine in this tale. To have a little fear will make sure that what you do is not all crazy or bad. Vidia learns this from Wisp and she was a little better of a fairy for this. It was a stunning and brilliant read, very enjoyable.

[Toni Hampton]

As an adult re-reading these, I have to say this has been my favorite so far. Vidia re-learns to unapologetically herself when newcomer Wisp challenges her, both physically and mentally. Suspenseful for a Disney Fairy book!

[Christina]

This novel does a good job of featuring an antagonist as a main character without changing her personality to make her likable. Vidia is still flawed, she chooses herself over helping others.

A good middle=grade chapter book.

[Salwa Balfas]

3.5🌟

[Lindsay]

I loved this book. It was finally one that gave more information on Vidia and made you realize she’s not so bad. She is just misunderstood.

[Hannah Lang]

Fun to read a new Fairy book! Always love to see some character growth from Vidia too!

[Elizabeth Sumoza]

more wisp content please

[Jessica Geil]

I love the Pixie Hollow Tales series!

[amanda]

read April 18, 2025 - April 18, 2025: 3 stars

[Charlie - disableddaydreamer | itsbarbieparis (looking for mutuals)]

loved as a vidia fan and i always love the intersections with the greater “peter-pan-verse” so i adored this installment

[Kirsten Johnson]

lol Emily made me read this

[Melody Mitchell]

This was great for a kids chapter book! It really brought to light that character and wisdom are to be valued, not just one’s ability.

[irl_21]

I love Vidia books, she’s such an interesting character but this book was weirdly scary and had an unsatisfying ending.

I wished something was different about it but I’m not sure what.

[Anna]

My daughter LOVED this book. It’s the first of the series that we’ve read, so we’re going to look for the others.

[Riina Bergström]

Ihan ok, loppu vähä lässähti. Olisin kaivannu muutaman sivun lisää tarinaa. Loppu vähä kesken.

[R.]

This one felt more mature than the others. And for a moment I thought (hoped) it was going to end in a sad tone.

[Suvi]

Keijut: Uhkarohkea ystävä

Vidia on ilkeä keiju, joka on kaikista kiitolentäjäkeijuista nopein Keijupoukamassa. Mikä-mikä-maahan saapuu kuitenkin uusi keiju, Häivä, joka vaikuttaisi olevan Vidiaakin nopeampi. Sekös Vidiaa suututtaa. Aluksi parin kisailut sujuvat hyvin, mutta pian Vidia huomaa, että Häivä on suorastaan typerän rohkea. Erään lentoretken aikana tapahtuukin onnettomuus, joka saa Vidiankin havahtumaan.

Keijut-sarjaa on kiva vinkata, sillä tarinat ovat lyhyitä ja helposti luettavia. Ja tottakai tytöt rakastaa keijuja! (Tosin Kepposia Keijupoukamasta-kirjasta yksi poika sanoi, että hänkin voisi lukea sen, koska se on melkein kuin Duudsonien kirja :))

[Elisha]

I learned from this book that you should not be hanging out with people that do bad things that makes you be influenced by them, because in this book Wisp is hanging out with Vidia and Vidia is a mean, selfish, stealing fairy, so that is what Wisp became. Also, sometimes competition can be a bad thing when it comes to thinking "I am better, stronger, and faster than YOU." Don't be arrogant, that will only do you bad things.