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Nominee · Mythopoeic Awards 2012

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

by Catherynne M. Valente

novel by Catherynne M. Valente

"One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century."―Time magazine, on the Fairyland series

Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn't . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday.

With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Ana Juan, Fairyland lives up to the sensation it created when author Catherynne M. Valente first posted it online.

Synopsis from Open Library.

Language
American English
Pages
247
ISBN
9780312649616
Subjects
Fantasy, Magic, Adventure and adventurers, Talismans, Juvenile fiction, Fairies, Imaginary places, Dragons

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