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Upon her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Delaney Collins must move to California to live with a father she barely knows and discovers not only that he is a fairy "godmother," but she may be one as well.
Quick Summary
Fifteen-year-old Delaney Collins moves to California to live with a father she barely knows after her mother dies, and she discovers he is a fairy godmother and she might be one too. The book explores grief over losing a parent, adjusting to an entirely new family dynamic, and learning to believe in magic while navigating the challenges of teenage identity. If your kid likes "The Cinderella Society" or other modern fairy tale retellings, they'll love this story that combines realistic family drama with fantasy elements. This book is perfect for middle schoolers in 6th through 8th grade who enjoy fantasy with emotional depth, and it works well for readers at a 5th grade reading level thanks to its accessible prose.