Summer the Holiday Fairy

Special Edition Fairies #2

by Daisy Meadows

Summer the Holiday Fairy is getting all hot and bothered, trying to keep Rainspell Island the best place to go on vacation. Jack Frost has stolen sand from the beaches, and three magical shells. The fairies need Rachel and Kirsty's help to get them back...

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Chapter Books, Fiction, Fairies, Summer, Magic

189 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Daisy 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.

Reviews

[ophélie · Rating 5 out of 5]

back when reading these books made you one of the cool kids. probably the first book i've read for fun <3

[Sophie Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Great having the few story's in the same book spot on for taking away on holiday.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

When they found the first shell on the castle, it was funny when the goblin trusted Joy and the girl and went around the other side of the dune to get the ice cream that was supposedly over there. The other girl grabbed the pink twirly shell and Joy put it back in it's place. I also liked when they got back and Rosy was so happy her ice cream was back to normal so she sent out free ice cream for the rest of the afternoon. I wish I was there at the time for free ice cream! And then I liked it when they found the next shell that made the wind perfect for doing fun things like a Sailboat regatta that their fathers were racing in. Their fathers won when Joy put it back in place. At the end it was a little bit scary because Joy lost all her power fighting against Jack Frost when they found the last conch shell in Jack Frost's sand castle. This time the girls could come with Joy and see the underwater cave where all the shells belonged. Joy gave them special bubbles (since they were fairy sized) to put on their heads. And they rode seahorses to see the underwater cave. When Joy put it back in place, all the sand came back on the beaches and they got to ride the donkeys. It would have been cool to have experienced this with the girls.

[Caprice Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just writing to say that I read Summer the Holiday Fairy, as opposed to the newly named Joy the holiday fun fairy or whatever. ✌

[kristen]

got this at the thrift store for like 2 dollars. i used to love these books so much as a kid and reading one again was awesome. my summer vacation will now be filled with joy😊💖💖💖

[Julia Winknler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a fat book of the rainbow faries. Three parts in one . Joy has lost her three magic shells . they bring good weather , sand and shells! Will Kirsty and Rachel be able to find them?
But as soon as they find the first shell they notice that all the shells are in JAckfrosts sand Cstle!

Rainspell Island is the perfect place for a vacation. And Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy is the one who keeps it that way! But when Jack Frost steals three magical shells from the beaches, Joy starts to lose her sparkle.

Can Rachel and Kirsty help her bring the magic back to Rainspell Island? Three times the fairy fun in one book!

[Gerasimos Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this as a child. Yes I know I am a boy and this should appeal to girls only, but fairies (kind and beautiful on the outside, dark on the inside) always fascinated me. I was a strange kid.

[The Dragon Den Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Lissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

Correct title = Summer the Holiday Fairy.
American Title = Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy

Read an indefinite amount as a kid.

This was so much fun! I loved it a lot. One of my favourites of the series for sure!

Exactly 1 year since Rachel & Kirsty met. Summer holidays to Summer holidays, both on Rainspell!

I loved how we saw Summer’s Magic at work before we met her.

Every time I see Rachel’s Mum I am absolutely floored at how much she looks like Kirsty. I always do a double-take.

- Seriously, were these kids exchanged at birth??

- Jack Frost’s sand castle
- Underwater cave!
- Animal friends!

- Magic present = swimsuits

So fun! Loved it! <3

Rainbow Magic Specials #2; Rainbow Magic #21.5. Between “The Party Fairies” & “The Jewel Fairies”. Published 2005.

[Jessica Slavensky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read his with my both of my daughters & they love the adventures these books take us on. This one is a great book about 2 girls helping a fairy retrieve 3 special shells to make summer vacation fun again. It’s a great read for new, emerging readers. I highly recommend all of these books!

[ems ౨ৎ ⋆｡˚]

girlie I'm gonna be so real i found this at the bottom of my closet and i was behind on my reading goal. a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.

10/10 for childhood nostalgia though 🎀

[no rating, i don't have one]

[Summer-Lillie Baldwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed re-reading this. This fulfills my prompt to re-read a childhood favourite standalone, and this is one of the books that will always have a special place in my heart as I read it so much during a difficult part of childhood 💖

[Rhyme Owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book because it was 3 books in to 1 my favorite one was the last one.

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because it has summer vacation, sea shells and it is related to the beach.

[Mary Wyman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it years ago. Twice because it was good.
Enjoy :)

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great extension to the Rainbow Magic books. A tad more challenging and a longer read, making it a perfect transition into heavier reading.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favs

[Amelia Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I quick and simple read, but easy to enjoy.

[k sauce]

Dated it 14/2/07, with my name and some hearts, how cute :-}

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

thanks mum

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in Greek to practice the language. It was a bit difficult for me but I still enjoyed it.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for our first week of summer! I enjoyed this one more than most of the other fairy books.

[Natali]

Read dozens of these to my daughters. You can finish them in 1-2 days. They’re formulaic but the kids still love them.

[Yonghan · Rating 3 out of 5]

heh childhood🥹

[NoOneHasToKnow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy is a delightful and enchanting read that captivates both children and adults alike! With its vibrant illustrations and engaging storyline, the book whisks readers away on a magical adventure filled with friendship, fun, and the joys of summer. Joy, the fairy at the heart of the tale, embodies the spirit of adventure and reminds us all of the importance of making the most of our summer moments. The charming characters and whimsical settings create an immersive experience that leaves readers eagerly turning the pages. This book is a perfect addition to any child's library, inspiring imagination and a love for reading!

[Amelia Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was so good

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

My six year old loves the Rainbow Magic books. Are they redundant? Definitely. Are they extremely predicatble? Yes, yes they are. However, at the end of the day my daughter enjoys them. She laughs uncontrollably about how easy it is to trick the goblins and she is intrigued by all things fairy. I'm just thrilled that she is excited to sit still and listen to me read her a chapter book!

In this edition, Rachel and Kirsty have returned to Rainspell Island in hopes of enjoying a wonderful beach vacation. The island is suppose to be the best places to vacation because it has sandy beaches, wonderful food and is a great places to sail. However, when the girl arrive, they find that the shoreline is covered in pebbles instead of sand, the food taste horrible and there is absolutely no wind for sailing. This can mean only one thing! Jack Frost has interfered once again. He has stolen the Rainspell Shells which magically make the island a favorite vacation spot. A spiral shell makes the food extra tasty, a conch shell controls the wind and waves and a scallop shell ensures that the beach is full of sand and gorgeous shells. The girls must help Joy return the shells back to their under ground cave and save everyone's vacations before they are ruined for good. You encounter plenty of goblins, Jack Frost, a gigantic sand castle and even some animal helpers along the way (Henry the Hermit Crab, Sally the Sand Beetle and Greogory the seagull). It's was the perfect book to read as our summer is nearing an end.

[Penny McGill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, if you've read one Rainbow Magic book you have read them all, right? But I'm not sure this is a bad thing. I've seen so many kids love these books and flip through the catalogue at work to find the special one they need. I think any series that brings this much happiness to kids and encourages them to read and talk about their reading is great. In our own two girls reading lives we have accumulated over 50 of these little darling books and in some cases we actually have duplicates because they were both willing to spend their allowance on it. I picked Joy the Summer Vacation Fairy to note because it is one of the larger - special edition - Rainbow Fairy books and it does lend a special summertime flair to Kirsty and Rachel's adventure. Jack Frost and the goblins are still there causing mischief but the background is the seaside and there are shells and all number of beautiful things going on. If you can avoid reading them, from a parent's perspective, that is a good thing but if you are trying to draw in a reluctant reader this is the way to go!

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun three stories-in-one book about a summer vacation fairy. It's part of the Rainbow Magic 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 will often read several of these stories in one day! This is an entertaining story, broken up into three separate "books" and young girls will love it.

I have read so many of these books that I must admit I've become immune to their silliness. I love that I can read them after she does and discuss the plots and her thoughts about the story and about what will happen next in the series. We will certainly read more of these books as long as they are still being written. I will always be thankful that this is one series that helped her to develop a love for reading!

[Stacy Nyikos · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Rainbow Magic series has enthralled my seven year old for an entire year. We own many many many different books in the series. Sophia insisted I read the two summer publications. The stories are simplistic and easy to get through, aided by helpful illustrations. Two girls, Rachel and Kirsty, transform into fairies and help the fairies solve whatever problems Jack Frost is causing. Reading a series like this is like reading comics. Plot is simplistic. Characters do not change. There are certain “rules to the game.” And the reader knows – if she has read one book in the series – approximately how each story will resolve. Repetition that holds so many variables of reading a longer story constant means the emerging reader can concentrate on that which is far harder for her, puzzling out the words.