Celia and the Fairies: a sweet story for all ages

Celia and the Fairies by Karen McQuestion is a story of magic, imagination and the power of kindness. Ten-year-old Celia Lovejoy  is excited to learn that her Grammy will be moving in with her family. She no longer has to go to Paul’s house, her neighbor, after school anymore. Grammy has the best stories filled with magical fairies that live in the woods behind their house. She believes that they are just stories until she receives an unexpected visit from Mira, a real, live fairy! Mira needs help. Celia’s house and the woods are in danger of being demolished. The person who is behind this horrible danger is someone who holds a grudge against Celia’s father. And while fairies can fight against evil, they need Celia’s help. With Paul’s help, Celia starts her danger-filled journey that takes her deep into the woods at night and faces her greatest fears. 

Celia and the Fairies is a fun, sweet story filled with magic and the message that every day kindness can help change the world. It is the first book of The Watchful Woods series. It is written as a Young Adult novel but I think readers of all ages would enjoy this story. Celia is a little girl whose parents have not allowed her to believe in imaginary things like the Easter Bunny or any sort of magic, rather teaching her the realities of the world. When her Grammy moves in, Celia learns that magic does, in fact, exist and it can help with the realities of the real world. I enjoyed the story as it has the message that even the smallest child can affect change. Change starts close to home before spreading to the wider world. Kindness to others is a simple change we can all do. I recommend Celia and the Fairies. 

Celia and the Fairies is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook.