Philippa Fisher and the Dream-Maker's Daughter

Philippa Fisher and the Dream-Maker's Daughter By Liz Kessler Philippa Fisher returns in the second installment of this middle-grade fantasy series. While on vacation with her parents, she meets Robyn, a local girl who might help fill the void left by her fairy godsister Daisy. Yet something mysterious surrounds Robyn and her father. Daisy, now working as a fairy assigned to help others, decides to break fairy rules to visit Philippa. Their reunion brings joy but also complications as Daisy's current mission goes awry. The three girls become entangled in a situation that tests their friendship and courage. This story explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the complexities of friendship across different realms. The narrative weaves together everyday human experiences with magical elements to create a reflection on what it means to be a true friend.

Readers describe this book as a lighter follow-up to the first Philippa Fisher novel. Parents note it works well for ages 8-12, with themes of friendship and self-confidence. Readers appreciated: - The fairy character development, particularly Robyn - Messages about trusting friends and family - Blend of magic with real-world problems - Appropriate content level for younger readers Common criticisms: - Slower pacing than the first book - Some find Philippa less likeable in this installment - Plot considered predictable by older readers Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (50+ ratings) One parent reviewer noted: "My 9-year-old loved the friendship dynamics, though I found the story less engaging than book one." Several young readers mentioned enjoying the magical elements but wanting more action scenes.

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🌟 The Philippa Fisher series was inspired by Liz Kessler's own childhood experiences of making wishes at the bottom of her garden, hoping fairies would grant them. 🌊 Author Liz Kessler lives on a narrow boat on the canals of England, which influences the water-based settings in many of her books, including this seaside story. 🎭 The character of Philippa Fisher was originally conceived as a stage play before Kessler transformed it into a book series. 📚 This book is part of a trilogy that includes "Philippa Fisher's Fairy Godsister" and "Philippa Fisher and the Stone Fairy's Promise." ✨ The series combines elements of traditional fairy folklore with modern-day settings, similar to Kessler's more famous Emily Windsnap series about mermaids.