Fairytale

by Valerie Gribben

Written when the author was only sixteen years old, This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588381374
• ISBN13: 9781588381378
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: JuneBug Books
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Fine first novel for a young author

Recently, there has been an increase in published fantasy books by teen authors such as this one and Christopher Paolini's Eragon. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes' books also come to mind. While this book has not received the same amount of press as the other authors, hopefully more readers will also find this gem. Gribben's Fairytale is suitable for middle readers and up. Here we have an adventure story about a young woman engaged to marry against her own desires for her life, a common and popular theme but presented through Gribben's imagination. While Gribben's style lacks full maturity, she writes a story that entertains and uses many of the popular fairy tale themes fantasy lovers adore, from enchanted frogs and scary dragons to the fight between good and evil. This book makes fine reading for a lazy afternoon for your child or even yourself!

Keep Writing, Valerie!!

This book captivated me instantly. I could see in my mind the swarm of buzzing dragonflies that the writer discribes so vividly on the first page, waiting to etch the beautiful picture into my imagination. It's an inspiring story, bound to ensnare its readers and take them on a breathtaking adveture in a land of enchanted castles, kindly dragons, and vicious werewolves; a story never to be forgotten. The vocabulary used is lovely: a well-written, famous author could not have done better. I encourage everyone who likes fantasy and adventure to read this book, or one who just wants to cuddle up with a touching story. While the morals are more geared towards young adults, Children with high reading levels will find this book utterly enchanting.Another thing that really makes this story stand out and adds to its beauty is the character developement. By the time you are finished with the book, you know the characters so well that you almost think of them as your best friends. The well-written thought shots that are so constantly ringing in the main character's mind really add to the knowledge that is given about her.This book has become a classic in my personal library. For a big-time fantasy reader, this book deserves a place on every shelf, no matter what age. Keep it up, Valerie!

Classic fantasy, fresh author

In the tradition of Lloyd Alexander, "Fairytale" is a sweet, simple fantasy that's a bit deeper than one realizes at first. The writer's youth is evident in some stylistic choices, but overall, she demonstrates remarkable competence with well-rounded characters and relationships, juicy themes, and a carefully constructed and controlled plot. The book is aimed at younger audiences and the twelve to fifteen crowd will probably get the most out of it, but it's a nice, warm, familiar story for older readers as well. I'm definitely looking forward to watching Miss Gribben grow into her talent.

What are you waiting for? Buy this book!

I would definitely recommend that YOU read this book. Any person who enjoys a great, exciting story that is written using beautiful language would love Fairytale. I was addicted to the book from the moment that I started to read the first page, not just because the storyline is wonderful, but also because of the way that Valerie describes the settings and the wonderful similies she uses to create a magical world of Princesses, Dragons, and all of those mythical creatures. It's one of my favorites and I'm sure that it will be one of your favorites, too!