Vidia and the Fairy Crown

(Disney Fairies)

by
Laura Driscoll

illustrated by

Judith Holmes Clarke

& The Disney Storybook Artists

Random House, January 2006, 113 pp.
ISBN: 0-7364-2372-9

Genre: Early Chapter
Subgenres: Disney / Fairies
Reviewed: 6/11/2006

Reviewed by: Conan Tigard

Book Cover

Excerpt

Tracking Down the Queen's Missing Crown . . .

Excuse me, honey lamb," said Vidia. She turned on the sweetness. "But did you find a black velvet pouch when you were setting up for the party yesterday? It was mixed in with the tablecloths."

Nora was laying out forks and knives on one table. Without even looking up, she replied, "You mean the velvet pouch with the crown inside it?"

Vidia and Prilla couldn't believe their ears. Did Nora know were the crown was? And if she did, then way hadn't she said anything at the Emergency meeting.

Vidia spoke first. "Yes! Yes!" she cried. "The one with the crown inside it! Nora, where is it?"

Nora looked up. She was taken aback by the excitement of Vidia's voice. "Well, we took it out of the pouch and tossed it in the back room withy all the other crown," she said casually.

Now Vidia and Prilla were really confused. "What other crown?" Prilla asked.

"The crowns for the party," Nora replied. She put the spoons down on the table in a pile. Then she flew away and waved for Vidia and Prilla to follow. "Come on. I'll show you."

Synopsis

In Pixie Hollow, the secret heart of Never Land, there is going to be a party that every fairy and sparrow man is invited to. The party preparations are underway and things are going smoothly. All of the residents are helping in their own way. The party is for Queen Clarion, who goes by Ree, and is a celebration called Arrival Day.

All are excited to go to the party except for Vidia. She doesn't live with all of the other fairies and sparrow men. Vidia prefers to be on her own. She is the fastest of the fast-flying fairies. While talking with Tinker Bell and Rani, Vidia lets it be known that she would love to steal Queen Ree's crown. She thinks it would be quite a fun thing to do.

Meanwhile, in Ree's chamber, one of the queen's helper fairies notices that the crown is missing. A meeting of all fairies and sparrow men is held. Everyone is quite shocked when Queen Ree informs them that the crown is missing, for without the crown, the Arrival Day celebration will have to be put on hold. It then comes to light what Vidia had said about taking the crown. Everyone instantly blames her for stealing the crown, even though she claims that she didn't do it.

Queen Ree decides that the culprit will be banished from Pixie Hollow for the rest of her life. Vidia realizes that everyone thinks she is guilty and has two days to prove she is innocent. So, with the help of her friend Prilla, they begin the search for the missing crown.

Vidia and the Fairy Crown is another book in the Disney Fairies series and is written by Laura Driskoll and illustrated by Judith Holmes Clarke. This stand alone book is also illustrated by the Disney Storybook Artists. This series is intended for young readers aged 7 to 9.

Review

My daughter is a fairy fanatic. She loves all kinds of fairies, and some of that has rubbed off on me. Of course, since I used to work for Disney, I have a place in my heart for all things that Disney does.

Vidia and the Fairy Crown is another fantastic book in the Disney Fairy series that contains great illustrations and a fun story. Vidia is not the most lovable of fairies. In fact, she seems to have a little bit of an attitude problem. That doesn't mean that she is bad, though. Far from it. She just prefers to be on her own. She does have a good friend who sticks by her side through it.

Laura Driscoll does a wonderful job of telling this story and keeps the pace of the book high.

Kids will love following Vidia and Prilla as they search for the missing crown so they can prove that Vidia didn't steal it. This book helps teach the lesson that you should not jump to conclusions without any true evidence.

Of course, the artwork by Judith Holmes Clarke and the Disney Storybook Artists is exquisite.

Overall, Vidia and the Fairy Crown is another excellent book in a series that promises to be quite wonderful. I can't wait to read about more fairies. I sure wish I could head toward the second star to the right and fly straight on till morning.

I rated this book a 9 out of 10.