Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda

"Fairy Realm" is one book in a series. As a matter of fact, it's number seven in the series. I didn't know it. I like to begin any series at the beginning. Well, that's alright. Now I know. I'm definitely going back to number one to read the whole series. I just hope my library has all the books.

Jessica is the main character. Jessica is a gentle human who has fairy family ties through her grandmother. In "Fairy Realm" Jessica becomes involved with a wild adventure. Her friend, Giff, the elf, makes a dire mistake. This mistake involves the Star Cloak. The Star Cloak although lighter than a feather is worth it's weight in gold. New Star Cloaks are only made every fifty years for the Queen. So, the Star Cloak is cherished by all in Faery Realm. I can't tell you what happens to the Star Cloak. I can't tell you about Blue Moon night either. I can say the book is great. What's not to love about a book with an invisible door in the garden and a mother, named Rosemary and a beautiful charm bracelet worn by Jessica.

Vogelein Clockwork Faerie

Vogelein is a Young Adult Graphic novel. As a matter of fact, Vogelein-Clockwork Faerie is one of Booklist's top ten Graphic Novels for 2003. It's the first Graphic novel I've ever read. I was quite impressed. Vogelein is a faerie created by a kind man named Heinrich. He lives in Germany. Since her creation, Vogelein has traveled far and wide making many new friends and one particularly angry enemy. He hates "fir" meaning man. Vogelein is very sad. Fortunately, her friends give her ways to cope with the permanent state of her life like "if it won't kill you, it will only make you stronger."

The book is well put together with great illustrations, beautiful poems written by Yeats, Waltman and even Martin Luther King. There is a glossary and so much helpful material in this book making your journey with Vogelein more fun. You won't forget Vogelein. As a matter of fact, I hope to meet up with her again in other books by the authors.