The Fairy Song
A magical journey through Scottish fairy folklore
Janis Mackay author Ruchi Mhasane illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:24th Jun '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Fairy Song, Rose discovers a magical world filled with fairies and enchanting music, leading her to question her desire to return home.
When Rose hears beautiful music emanating from the forest, she is drawn into an enchanting secret world. The Fairy Song is a beautifully illustrated tale that intertwines old fairy magic with the spirit of Midsummer, all steeped in rich Scottish folklore. This story, crafted by the talented creators of The Selkie Girl, invites readers to explore a mystical realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.
Living with her hardworking parents in a modest cottage, Rose longs for fun, friendship, and the beauty of flowers. One Midsummer's Day, while making her way home, she is captivated by an enchanting melody that leads her deeper into the trees. There, she witnesses a flurry of fairies emerging from a tiny door nestled in the hill. One fairy extends an invitation to Rose, beckoning her to join their magical celebration.
As she steps into this vibrant fairy world, Rose finds herself enchanted by her newfound friends and the joyous Midsummer song. The allure of this captivating realm makes her question whether she will ever wish to return home. Inspired by traditional Scottish tales of fairy folk, Janis Mackay weaves a magical narrative that sparks the imagination of children, while Ruchi Mhasane's delightful illustrations bring the story to life with joy and vitality. The Fairy Song is a heartwarming journey that celebrates the magic of friendship and the allure of the unknown.
'This is a lovely story with themes from Scottish folklore. The exquisite pencil and watercolor art uses pastel colors and many beautiful images of flowers, along with the adorable fairies flitting around, to create a gentle, magical feel to the story. It's wonderful that the fairies have a variety of skin colors and genders, and that Rose herself has brown skin. There aren't many western folktales that have any but white skinned characters, so this is a welcome addition to the canon, and will delight young fairy lovers of any race.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'The Fairy Song is an ever enchanting children's fairy tale with ancient roots that seem to stretch both backward and forward into time
The Fairy Song is a tale with old sources in Scottish tales, enhanced immeasurably by delicate, dancing flower fairy illustrations, with characters including the fairies of multi-colored skin and beautiful blendings of the races. A magical and enchanting tale, rich with meaning and gifts for all.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'A magical tale that will capture any child's imagination. Ruchi Mhasane's delightful illustrations sparkle with joy and vitality.'
-- Katy's Book Shelf (Instagram)
ISBN: 9781782507475
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 222g
32 pages