The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland, #1)
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
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Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011247
Novel • Fiction
Fairyland • Fantasy World
2011
10-14 years
870L
Super Short Summary
Catherynne M. Valente’s novel, The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, follows a 12-year-old person named September who is whisked away to Fairyland. She embarks on a quest to retrieve a talisman from an evil Marquess, encountering whimsical creatures and challenges, ultimately discovering her own courage and resourcefulness.
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Catherynne M. Valente's The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making enchant readers with its inventive and lyrical prose, drawing comparisons to classic fairy tales. The imaginative world-building and charming characters captivate, although some find the narrative overly dense and meandering at times. Overall, a whimsical adventure for fantasy lovers.
Who Should Read The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland, #1)?
Readers who delight in whimsical, imaginative tales with strong, adventurous heroines will enjoy The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. Fans of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or The Phantom Tollbooth will appreciate its inventive narrative and rich, fantastical world.
42,276 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
247
Novel • Fiction
Fairyland • Fantasy World
2011
10-14 years
870L
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