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The Night Fairy Paperback – Illustrated, September 13, 2011

by Laura Amy Schlitz (Author), Angela Barrett (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 626 ratings
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From 2008 Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz comes an exhilarating adventure — and a thoroughly original fairy who is a true force of nature. 

What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings — wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth — is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do — like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach — so be it. Not every creature, however, is as willing to bend to Flory’s demands. Newbery Medal winner Laura Amy Schlitz and world-renowned illustrator and miniaturist Angela Barrett venture into the realm of the illustrated classic — a classic entirely and exquisitely of their making, and a magnificent adventure.
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    5 - 9 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 5
  5. Lexile measure
    630L
  6. Dimensions
    5.06 x 0.4 x 7.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick
  8. Publication date
    September 13, 2011
  9. ISBN-10
    0763652954
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0763652951
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Prepare to have your notions of fairyhood debunked: Flory, our heroine, can be snarky and rough. But she's also gutsy, loyal, and inherently good. The story of how Flory must fend for herself after losing her wings brings equal doses of character and suspense – and offers a satisfying antidote to all those prissy princess tales.
—Real Simple Family

This elegant hardback’s snug size and Angela Barrett’s exquisite miniature illustrations have the effect of making readers feel as if they’ve crept through a magic portal into a fairy-scale world. Indeed, looking up at story’s end, children may be mildly surprised to find that they’re still the size they’ve always been.
—The Wall Street Journal

Laura Amy Schlitz, who took us deep into a medieval village in her Newbery Medal–winning Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!, here allows us to inhabit the fascinating miniature world where fairies dwell.
—Shelf Awareness

An imaginative adventure story in a familiar, yet exotic landscape…. Beautifully composed, the artwork combines subtle use of color with a keen observation of nature that’s reminiscent of Beatrix Potter’s work. This finely crafted and unusually dynamic fairy story is a natural for reading aloud.
—Booklist (starred review)

Beautifully crafted. . . . Barrett’s full-color watercolor illustrations add depth and perspective to the story. Detailed and drawn to scale, they give readers a sense of just how tiny Flory is compared to the other animals. Children will enjoy looking at this garden from the perspective of the tiny but resilient protagonist. Sure to be a favorite among girls who love fairies.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (September 13, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763652954
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763652951
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 630L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.4 x 7.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 626 ratings

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Laura Amy Schlitz is the author of the 2008 Newbery Medal-winning GOOD MASTERS! SWEET LADIES! VOICES FROM A MEDIEVAL VILLAGE, illustrated by Robert Byrd, and the 2013 Newbery Honor book SPLENDORS AND GLOOMS. She is also the author of A DROWNED MAIDEN'S HAIR: A MELODRAMA; THE NIGHT FAIRY; THE HERO SCHLIEMANN: THE DREAMER WHO DUG FOR TROY; and THE BEARSKINNER: A STORY OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM, a retelling illustrated by Max Grafe.

Her newest novel, THE HIRED GIRL, traces the story of a farm girl who escapes her hard scrabble life in 1911 rural Pennsylvania, and journeys from the muck of the chicken coop to the comforts of a society household in Baltimore (Electricity! Carpet sweepers! Sending out the laundry!), taking readers on an exploration of feminism and housework; religion and literature; love and loyalty.

Schlitz's latest book, PRINCESS CORA AND THE CROCODILE, is brilliantly illustrated by Brian Floca. This beginning chapter book describes the life of an over-conscientious princess and her uninhibited reptile alter-ego.

Schlitz lives in Baltimore, where she is a lower school librarian at the Park School.

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Felt like a Tinkerbell Movie
My 5-year-old daughter liked it - she thought Skuggle the squirrel was the best part. It's not bad but it is definitely not a classic. To me it felt like the plot of one of those made for DVD Tinkerbell movies which is why, I'm sure, that my daughter loved it! When it ended I actually said "What? That is the end!" out loud, to which my daughter said "Well mom, sounds like they are going to make a sequel!" No idea if that is actually the case, but it is an interesting ending.
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Sebastian Mudry
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb for adults and children
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
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A fellow writer recommended 'The Night Fairy,' and I'm thankful: it's such a rich story, and the illustrations add to this tale.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering tale for girls
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
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This is not your everyday fairy story. It has some dark elements mostly pertaining to the unforgiving nature of...nature. Flory must use her wits to survive. She doesn't rely on anyone else to save her and she learns about friendship vs. ownership along the way. It introduces more mature and poetic language than an average book for this age group. The illustrations are detailed and luminous, and as you read what's happening in the story you look forward to which scene will be illustrated next. They never disappoint. Highly recommend and hope this is just the first in a series, because Flory is such a delightful, multidimensional character.
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WBadgwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Good and then ended too early
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
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I love the story it was very thoughtful about friendship and trusting others. I was really disappointed and sad that when things are getting really interesting it ended in mid conversation. 😃☹️😥
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Maya
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, adorable, and filled with danger
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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This is a perfect fairy book in my opinion, because it doesn’t talk down to the audience. The main character actually faces danger and has to challenge herself. I love how she changes by the end.
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Sparroweye
5.0 out of 5 stars Flory the Night Fairy
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2010
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An exquisitely illustrated children's story narrated by Angela Barrett. I collect beautifully illustrated children's books and they are becoming increasingly harder to find.
Not since Doctor Rabbit's Foundling illustrated by Cindy Szekeres I have I seen such beautiful illustrations in a children's book. There are thirteen or fourteen full color page illustrations. One of them is on both sides of the page. They are beautiful.
Flory is a night fairy whose wings get destroyed by a bat. She decides then to become a day fairy. She meets Skuggle the squirrel and they help each other. She decides she will befriend and tame the hummingbird in the garden and ride on her wings. She saves the hummingbird from a spider web and saves her eggs by warming them.
This is a beautiful little fairy tale. Perfect for reading to a grade school child. A great collectible. I will be looking for other Angela Barrett and Laura Schlitz books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fairy Story for Adventurous Girls (and maybe boys)
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2010
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When a sleepy bat mistakes her for a moth and takes a bite, Flory the night fairy is left wingless--and with one fear: bats. She decides to become a day fairy to avoid the creatures, but the day is not without its own dangers: squirrels, spiders, praying mantises...but Flory, always stubborn and resourceful, learns to survive and makes a home.
The Night Fairy is an ideal read-aloud for any children old enough to handle a few scary moments--the language is lyrical and descriptive, making it a pleasure for the adult reading as well as the child being read to. From the first lovely description on page one, "eyes that sparkled like blackberries under dew," to its humorous and endearing ending, this book is definitely one that fits into that "small gem" category along with its main character. I loved the wonderful world-building of fairy life--the petal dresses, the thorn dagger--I loved the humor and the cast of supporting characters, especially Skuggle, the most squirrel-like squirrel you will ever come across, I loved the adventure, I loved Angela Barrett's beautiful illustrations. The omniscient narrative voice was slightly off-putting; it came across as very obviously human and adult. I would prefer a firmer handle on the fairy perspective, but I will allow that this familiar narrator may make the story readily accessible and familiar to young readers.
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Pam Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014
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I bought this book to read to my grandchildren (3-8) in MI over the Thanksgiving weekend. They absolutely loved it! We read it some every night, and had to have a marathon read, during and after lunch to finish it up on the last day. The characters were very believeable and the whole story very interesting. Because they liked it so much, I bought another one to read to my grandchildren in FL. Again a big hit! This time the grown ups were listening as well, as they could hear us where we were reading in the living room. When a funny part came up, I could hear them laughing too, from the kitchen and the computer. A thoroughly enjoyable read, with funny, sad, encouraging and uplifting parts throughout.
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J. M. Massi
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet little tale for the 8-year-olds
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2016
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While I felt let down by the artwork, I enjoyed the very original story of Flory the night fairy. I would enjoy seeing a bit more of her life among her own kind. A delightful little tale.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story, just enough action
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2021
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A fairy story that isn't based on pop-culture characters, beautiful illustrations, and a great first chapter book, lots of points of discussion for readers (friendship, kindness, kinship, stewardship, neglect, care of self/others, benevolence, greed, instincts...).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and fantastic!
Reviewed in India on April 6, 2024
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Fierce, gripping & fantastic!

It’s the story of a little young fairy who was attacked when she was very small because of which she has lost her wings and could no longer fly.

Things get difficult when she tries to survive alone and no one to guide her. She meets good beings, evil ones and the few who would become her trusted friends.

I read this book in one sitting as it was really gripping, tense and beautifully written.

I would like to highlight the illustrations which made the reading experience so special and memorable. Kudos to the artist!

Read this book with the young children for the times when you feel you are not enough and life has only been harsh to you. Your perspective will change and you will get to learn that not all fairies have it easy 🧚‍♂️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and fantastic!
Reviewed in India on April 6, 2024
Fierce, gripping & fantastic!

It’s the story of a little young fairy who was attacked when she was very small because of which she has lost her wings and could no longer fly.

Things get difficult when she tries to survive alone and no one to guide her. She meets good beings, evil ones and the few who would become her trusted friends.

I read this book in one sitting as it was really gripping, tense and beautifully written.

I would like to highlight the illustrations which made the reading experience so special and memorable. Kudos to the artist!

Read this book with the young children for the times when you feel you are not enough and life has only been harsh to you. Your perspective will change and you will get to learn that not all fairies have it easy 🧚‍♂️
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Gingerck
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2021
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Lovely book to read to your child. Beautiful illustrations.
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Alison Greig
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2021
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My 10-year old daughter loved this book! She told me all about it on our walk today and I'm even tempted to read it! Recommend!
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Mrs. R. Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars We believe in fairies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2014
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My daughters loved this story and so did I! the chapters are just the right length for reading one a night and the Illustrations are beautiful. It's a great example of a girl overcoming the odds and saving the day. Would thoroughly recommend to any children who believe in fairies!
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