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Fearing punishment from Queen Denteena for not finding any good teeth, an unlucky tooth fairy takes a boy down into the underground kingdom of the tooth fairies so he can explain that his tooth fell out but he mislaid it.
Quick Summary
Imagine a kid who loses a tooth, can't find it, and then gets a surprise invitation to a glittering underground kingdom run by tooth fairies all because one unlucky fairy is terrified of getting in trouble with Queen Denteena. The story mixes goofy humor with a dash of adventure, and the fast-paced plot keeps even reluctant readers turning pages. Kids who love silly fantasy, magical creatures, or are just a little nervous about the tooth fairy will find a reassuring, laugh-out-loud friend in this tale. There are a few spooky moments (the queen's throne room is dark and a little intimidating), but they're played for laughs, making it more spooky-fun than truly scary. As the boy and the fairy wander through candy-colored tunnels and meet quirky characters, they work together to solve the missing-tooth mystery, giving kids a satisfying sense of problem-solving and teamwork. If your child enjoys playful, lightly scary read-alouds like The Night Before Christmas or the "Fairy Tale" series, this short chapter book will feel right at home.