Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

nFrom award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. n There are three things you should know about Piper Green: n 1. She always says what's on her mind (even when she probably shouldn't). n 2. She rides a lobster boat to school. n 3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard. n n Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Piper's school--and doesn't appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wear--there may be trouble on the horizon. Then Piper discovers the Fairy Tree in her front yard. Is the Fairy Tree really magic? And can it fix Piper's problems? n n★Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence, which Leng ably portrays in her loosely inked, gently humorous artwork. n --Publishers Weekly, starred review n n With its intriguing setting, sympathetic characters, and hint of magic, this new chapter-book series should charm fledgling readers. --Kirkus Reviews n n Piper is brave and tough on the surface, and her sense of loss lies at the heart of the conflict. Written with humor as well as pathos, the first-person text shows her confused emotions and her resiliency as well. An appealing debut for the series. --Booklist n n Potter puts her own stamp on the spunky-quirky-stubborn girl story. . . . A satisfying, accessible, funny early chapter book. --The Horn Bookn