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After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Despite a few wish-granting mishaps, Savannah's fairy-tale ending might not be as far off as she imagined.

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    10 - 14 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Fairy Godmother Series
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    320 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 9
  6. Lexile measure
    760L
  7. Dimensions
    5.47 x 0.88 x 8.33 inches
  8. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
  9. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  10. ISBN-10
    0802720730
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0802720733
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Janette Rallison has been writing since she was six years old, although the quality of her work has improved substantially since then. She is the author of five books, including All's Fair in Love, War, and High School. She lives in Chandler, Arizona, with her husband, Guy, and their five children.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books; Reprint edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802720730
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802720733
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.88 x 8.33 inches
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Janette Rallison lives in Arizona with her husband and divides her time between her children, grandchildren, writing, and wandering around the house looking for items she has misplaced. (This is how she gets most of her exercise.) She has two dogs and enough cats to classify her as “an eccentric cat lady.” She did not do this on purpose. Every single one of the felines showed up on its own and refuses to leave.

Since Janette has five children and deadlines to write books, she doesn’t have much time left over for hobbies. But since this is the internet and you can’t actually check to see if anything on this site is true, let’s just say she enjoys dancing, scuba diving, horseback riding, and long talks with Chris Hemsworth. (Well, I never said he answers back.). Books by Janette (and her pen names CJ Hill and Sierra St. James) include

My Fair Lacey

How I Met Your Brother

The Cowboy and the Girl Next Door

An Unexpected Boyfriend for Christmas

Covert Kisses

What the Doctor Ordered

Her Ex-crush Bodyguard

A Longtime (and at one point Illegal) Crush

Son of War, Daughter of Chaos

Blue Eyes and Other Teenage Hazards

All's Fair in Love, War, and High School

Revenge of the Cheerleaders

Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Free Throws

Fame, Glory, and Other Things on My To-Do List

It's a Mall World After All

How to Take the Ex Out of Ex-Boyfriend

My Fair Godmother

My Unfair Godmother

My Fairly Dangerous Godmother

Just One Wish

My Double Life

The Girl Who Heard Demons

The Wrong Side of Magic

Playing the Field

As C. J. Hill[

Slayers

Friends and Traitors

Slayers: Playing with Fire

Slayers: The Dragon Lords

Slayers: Into the Firestorm

Erasing Time

Echo in Time

As Sierra St. James

Trial of the Heart

What the Doctor Ordered

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Susan Aylworth
5.0 out of 5 stars A silly romp with depth
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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The premise is silly: Our heroine's fairy godmother isn't the most dedicated in her magical studies and is really only fair at doing her job. Thus Savanna (almost by accident) lives out much of the life of Cinderella and big parts of the life of Snow White, all in the ugly Middle Ages. She encounters handsome, charming princes who are despotic dictators, a Black Knight, and a dragon, along with other fairy tale dwellers. It's not the life of your average 21st century high schooler.

Silly as it may seem, Rallison's tale is filled with laugh aloud humor and poignant life lessons. Example: She tells of a father who cut his son from his life while the son cut the father from his. "And there they were, both cut." Crissy, the fair godmother, has some especially pithy
observations on human nature. I can recommend this to its original YA audience and to their parents and grandparents as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love all the fairy books
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This whole series is a lot of fun! There's humor, romance, and action, and the authors tells the story in a seemingly effortless way. This one was my least favorite of the three, but I still enjoyed it. It's refreshing to find original, clean, young adult fantasies!
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If only Savannah Delano's beautiful but stupid boyfriend hadn't broken up with her for her sister - she wouldn't be in this mess. Instead of planning to go to prom with Hunter, in the gorgeous $350.00 dress she'd bought specifically for the event, she's stuck with a frustrating and inexperienced Fairy - excuse me, FAIR - Godmother. When Chrysanthemum Everstar gives Savannah three wishes, Savannah thinks she's got it under control - I mean how hard can it be to use three wishes to wish your life back to the way it was? (A.K.A. perfect.) A lot harder than you think. Especially if Chrissy is in charge. Savannah gets stuck in the Middle Ages in two fairytales she never wanted to be a part of - and then has to turn around and rescue (again, from the smelly Middle Ages) a boy from school she told herself she was going to avoid (because he's the last person she wants to take her to prom). Can Savannah save him in time and regain control of her life? Or will these events alter her life in a way that can never be changed?

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MY THOUGHTS -

You know those books that you pick up thinking you're getting into a light and fluffy read that may or may not be good literature? When I pick up a book like that, I try not to expect too much from in in character development, story line, originality, etc. MY FAIR GODMOTHER by Janette Rallison was exactly one of those books. I planned to read it, enjoy it for what it is, give it three stars, and move on.

I was WAY wrong! This book began surprising me from the first pages - how Rallison introduced her characters was amazingly intriguing. Instead of starting from Savannah's perspective, she dives into her sister Jane's. What does Jane think of this whole "boyfriend stealing" thing? Does she really mean to steal Hunter from her sister? Is it her fault? Is she just a mean sister with a cold heart, waiting to prey on Savannah at any moment, as Savannah thinks?

After we get that side of the story (the first chapter), we get Savannah's heartbreak and her attempts to make amends on her own. But even when her Fair Godmother Chrissy shows up, Savannah can't seem to get things under control. But all these mistakes turn out to be a blessing in disguise as Savannah realizes what it means to be responsible and strong and to truly love someone - and to have someone truly love her in return.

There were a couple of really awesome statements in this book about love and what it does to even the most responsible people. The story was original and fun and, while it had a light-hearted tone, the danger was real and peril was inevitable. There were so many twists and turns in the last half that I couldn't help but drop my jaw in amazement. There was mystery and magic and intriguing battles with dragons and ogres and knights. The mystery had me guessing until the end, when I had narrowed it down to two suspects but still couldn't decide! The Black Knight creates a very old-fashioned atmosphere, with challenges and mystery and chivalry.

There is so much packed into these few pages that it made me wonder how Rallison did it so masterfully. There's Jane and hunter's story, followed by Savannah's attempts to get a prom date by herself, then Savannah being transported to different fairytales - and then to the middle ages for the third time to save Tristan, her un-wanted prom date.

Speaking of Tristan... I totally adored this guy. And even though he was amazing from the first time his name is mentioned, Rallison manages to take him from a cute, sweet, gentle but strong guy and add greater integrity and a whole lot more confidence (the kind of confidence you get from slaying dragons) to his character. And all the while she manages to keep him consistent! And he and Savannah are exact opposites in such a way that makes you go, "DUH! They're so meant for each other!"

FAVORITE CHARACTER -

I don't have a favorite character. (Shocker!) While I liked Chrissy and Savannah a little less than I liked Jane, Hunter and (duh!) Tristan, it wasn't enough so that I can choose. I am at a stand-off here, but it really doesn't matter. Everyone was wonderful and they were all so perfect for the story!

FAVORITE ASPECTS/SCENES -

The originality of the two fairytales at the beginning was amazing. If you can make Cinderella and Snow White original and incorporate those two stories into the end of the story, you've got amazing talent. The switching of potions and enchantments was something I hadn't thought of/read before and found it added a more serious tone to the story. The way the love story is built is so smooth and wonderful... The innocence in this story is hard to ignore - and so easy to like.

A favorite scene would be the ball. And all the scenes after the ball... But I can't say another word or I'll ruin the surprise!!

ONE WORD TO SUM UP THIS BOOK (AND FINAL THOUGHTS) -

ILLUMINATED is the word I think best describes this book. The whole thing shines and is filled with treasures. If you haven't read this book - what the heck are you waiting for?! This is a matter of serious importance! I hope that everyone who reads this review will find the time to read this book...and I hope everyone finds it as incredibly wonderful as I have! Now all I have to do is get my hands on a copy of MY UNFAIR GODMOTHER which is released April 12th. More more more! I'm already dying to read MY FAIR GODMOTHER a second time!
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Katharine E. Pfeil
5.0 out of 5 stars So great!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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I’ve been on a hunt for wholesome, fun, adventurous books for preteen and teen readers, and this one was fantastic!
It’s relatable with the main characters being in high school and dealing with typical high school drama and problems. It also gives a fun twist on classic fairytales and epic adventures with a little age-appropriate romance thrown in. All in all, a humorous, quirky, sweet, and of course, charming adventure from start to finish. Highly recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars SO GOOD!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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I laughed at and loved all the twists in this book! It was fun, thoughtful, clean, adventurous, and clever. I did not foresee everything and everyone crashing together at the ball like that, but I was happy to guess a certain secret identity just before it was revealed. This was so much fun to read! Thank you!!!
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Mrs. Heise
3.0 out of 5 stars Better ending than beginning in humorous fractured fairy-tale
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2011
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This book is just a fun read. Although Savannah at first seems to be the character that you love to hate, she actually ends up as a really sympathetic character who I was rooting for. I wanted her to get her happy, fairy tale ending, but I wouldn't have thought I'd get there from how I felt about her at the start of the story. I guess that just shows how good of a job Rallison did in writing these characters. I love a well-written sassy, sarcastic character, and this book had that in both Savannah and Chrissy. Their misinterpretations of each other and comical misunderstandings kept me giggling to myself throughout the whole book. Chrissy is hysterical from her flamboyant style to her attitude toward her job.

It was so fun to see a twisted fairy tale told in this way. Chrissy really is only Fair as a Godmother because she can't manage to do the job correctly. First Savannah goes back to the Cinderella story, which, in "real life' is not like the fairy tale version. The prince is not so great. This is due to Chrissy not really listening completely - although she says it's because Savannah is not being clear in her wishes. Then, she accidentally gets sent back to be Snow White. Finally, she has to go back herself to "rescue" the boy who could be her prince at home, but is sent back to become a real prince in fairy tale times.

This book is time travel; and wishes with fairy godmothers; and the world of fairy tales; and a girl coming into her own and finding herself and who she really wants to be. Savannah has a journey that is enjoyable to follow along with, and it gets so much better once she starts to take charge of her own destiny.

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Sanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in Germany on February 17, 2019
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Einfach super :) und zwar alle Teile!
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Warrior Princess
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2017
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This book is hilarious! If you want a light read that will leave you giggling, this is the book for you. I heartily enjoyed it. It is aimed at a pre-teen/teen audience, but adults will enjoy it too (I know I did!).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
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A fun light hearted romp. I enjoyed the concept behind the fair godmother and the way everything neatly tied together at the end was very satisfying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Una scoperta! L'esordio di una serie geniale!
Reviewed in Italy on June 15, 2016
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Savannah non si aspettava una pugnalata proprio dalle due persone a cui più teneva, ma è inutile negare la realtà: il suo bellissimo ed intelligentissimo fidanzato Hunter si è innamorato di Jane, la sua studiosa, brillante sorella maggiore. Jane la seriosa, Jane la secchiona, Jane la noiosa. Proprio lei. E solo pochi giorni prima del ballo. Ma mentre Savannah già dispera all'idea di rimanere a casa, o, ancora peggio, presentarsi da sola e vedere i due piccioncini tubare, ecco che le arriva un aiuto davvero inaspettato. Davanti ai suoi occhi appare in tutto il suo luccicante splendore Chrysanthemum Everstar, per gli amici Chrissy, che tra sfolgorii e glitter si presenta come la sua fata madrina e le offre la possibilità di esprimere tre desideri. Ma bisogna sempre prestare attenzione a quel che si desidera. Il desiderio di Savannah è semplice, desidera solo che un bel principe azzurro la porti al ballo, ma Chrissy lo prende troppo alla lettera, scaraventandola nel medioevo, prima come Cenerentola, poi come Biancaneve. Quando finalmente riesce a tornare a casa Savannah scopre che, dopo che i primi due desideri sono andati storti, Chrissy ha mandato nel medioevo il suo compagno di classe Tristan affinchè diventi un vero principe. Per aiutarlo ad uscire dal guaio in cui lei l'ha cacciato, Savannah tornerà di nuovo indietro nel tempo e tra cavalieri, maghi e draghi famelici, vivrà la più grande delle avventure.

Quando ho visto questo libro per la prima volta ne sono rimasta assolutamente folgorata, è stato un colpo di fulmine come ne capitano pochi. Insomma capitemi. Fate madrine, magia, favole. Se questo libro fosse stato un bel ragazzo gli avrei detto 'Chiamami!'. Fortunatamente comprare un libro è molto più semplice che conquistare un ragazzo. La vicenda ruota intorno alla fata madrina Chrysanthemum Everstar, anche se in realtà non è lei la vera protagonista. Chrissy, modernissima, appariscente e un tantino svampita, aspira a diventare una fata madrina, ma non lo è ancora ufficialmente, sta lavorando molto per entrare all'università e prendere finalmente l'abilitazione. Per essere ammessa però deve prima fare un po' di esperienza sul campo e le vengono assegnati vari protetti umani di cui occuparsi per impratichirsi. Una delle cose che più ho apprezzato di questo libro è la struttura iniziale che gli è stata data. Tutto inizia con una lettera in cui Chrissy si rivolge al Professor Goldengill, presentandogli una relazione su uno dei suoi ultimi incarichi svolti. Relazione che in realtà risulta un po' incompleta, così il professore invia a sua volta una richiesta per avere una trascrizione della memoria della protetta della fata madrina. Solo allora inizia la vera narrazione dal punto di vista di Savannah. E' stata un'ottima scelta soprattutto per un motivo: se tutto fosse iniziato con la narrazione di Savannah, saremo stati solidali con lei e avremmo odiato Jane, invece nell'introduzione si parla proprio di lei seguendo il suo punto di vista, e abbiamo modo di capire come sono andate le cose tra lei e Hunter, ma anche di vedere Savannah come la vede lei, con i suoi difetti. L'autrice non voleva che odiassimo Jane, ma che comprendessimo i punti di vista di entrambe le ragazze, perchè entrambe hanno i loro difetti e non sono di certo perfette, ma non si meritano neppure il nostro odio. In fondo non basta certo un ragazzo a dividere due sorelle, e anche loro alla fine lo capiranno. Il primo incontro tra Savannah e Chrissy è davvero divertente perchè la fata madrina è ben diversa da quello a cui siamo abituati di solito: minigonna, tacchi a spilo, vestiti e accessori sgargianti, cellulare alla mano, gomma da masticare in bocca e.. la soglia di attenzione di un criceto. E' sempre impegnata, ha sempre un appuntamento a cui andare, amici da vedere, e spesso trascura proprio i suoi protetti, come Savannah scopre presto. Puoi chiamarla quanto vuoi, ma è abbastanza improbabile che arrivi tempestivamente, ha sempre qualcosa di più importante da fare che ascoltare le sciocche lagne dei ragazzini, anche se si tratta di morte imminente. Questo contrasto con le classiche fate madrine delle fiabe, sempre pronte, gentili e disponibili, così materne, protettive, mi è piaciuto molto perchè sottolinea il fatto che Chrissy ancora non è una fata madrina a pieno titolo e che ha ancora molto da imparare, ma allo stesso tempo mostra come i tempi siano cambiati da quando Smemorina cantava Bibbidi bobbidi bu. Ma Chrissy non è sola, non le poteva certo mancare una spalla comica: in questo caso una ventata di simpatia arriva nella persona di Clover, uno scorbutico lepricauno in fissa con il gioco d'azzardo e perennemente preoccupato del suo oro, come ogni Lepricauno in fondo. Lui e Chrissy non vanno per niente d'accordo e hanno dei trascorsi piuttosto burrascosi, perchè hanno già lavorato insieme, con risultati catastrofici. In compenso però Clover è molto più collaborativo di Chrissy, il che è tutto dire. Il loro aiuto finisce per cacciare Savannah in grossi guai, invece che farla felice. E' tutto così geniale ed esilarante. Ho adorato ogni singola scelta dell'autrice, ogni battuta, ogni pasticcio. Quando Savannah desidera che un principe azzurro la porti al ballo, intende nel ventunesimo secolo e si riferisce ad un principe azzurro metaforico, non ad un reale principe blasonato. Il suo desiderio invece la pronta all'interno di due delle favole più famose, Cenerantola e Biancaneve, nei panni della protagonista. L'unico modo per tornare a casa è arrivare alla fine della fiaba. Ma se come Cenerentola le cose non vanno per niente bene, tra faccende di casa, sorellastre, e un principe bello, ma assolutamente insopportabile, quando arriva nella favola di Biancaneve le cose vanno addirittura peggio. Sì perchè il suo secondo desiderio è che il principe non sia solo bello, ma anche intelligente e galante, e fin qui tutto bene, ma come dimenticare che la dolce Biancaneve è la regina delle svampite? Insomma sai che stanno cercando di ucciderti, e accetti cibo dagli sconosciuti? Brillante. Le situazioni sono una più esilarante dell'altra e mentre Savannah si dispera aumenta la curiosità di scoprire come farà a togliersi dai guai. Ma parliamo un po' dei personaggi, partendo da Savannah. Il suo personaggio viene costruito in due momenti diversi: inizialmente la vediamo dagli occhi di Jane, occhi invidiosi perchè mentre lei è molto anonima e sobria, sempre impegnata sui libri, Savannah è bellissima, popolare, ricercata, anche se forse un po' frivola. Da odiare dal primo istante, direte. Ma poi la conosciamo personalmente, scoprendo che è molto meglio di come Jane ce l'ha descritta, perchè, certo, magari è un po' sciocca, non sta molto attenta ai compiti e alla scuola, ma è una sognatrice, è coraggiosa e leale, è piena di grinta e di entusiasmo e non si fa scoraggiare da nulla. Con Jane accade lo stesso, anche se un po' al contrario. Inizialmente ci viene descritta come una secchiona super seriosa, sempre china sui libri, con gli occhiali sul naso, un look un po' all'antica, insomma la classica sfigata che personalmente mi fa sempre tenerezza. Dopo il fattaccio però, la vediamo attraverso gli occhi di Savannah, una persona che è stata ferita e umiliata e che prova tanta rabbia da vedere la realtà in modo distorto, vede sua sorella come una traditrice e una bugiarda, quando in realtà è semplicemente una ragazza come tante alle prese con l'amore, quell'amore che mai avrebbe pensato sarebbe toccato un giorno anche a lei. Al fianco di queste due fanciulle troviamo anche due baldi giovani, e i triangoli non si sprecano, diventando perfino dei quadrilateri. Hunter è il ragazzo che ha stregato il cuore di entrambe le sorelle: è molto intelligente, sveglio, ma anche incredibilmente affascinante. I sentimenti di Savannah per lui la tormentano per molto tempo durante la sua avventura, ma ha ben altre gatte da pelare. Infatti ad un certo punto scopre che la sua efficente fata madrina ha spedito un suo compagno di scuola nel medioevo intimandogli di diventare un principe o non sarebbe mai più tornato a casa. Cosa fare se non correre in suo aiuto? Prima di questa avventura Savannah non aveva mai prestato grande attenzione a Tristan, ma il periodo trascorso nel Medio Evo l'ha temprato a tal punto da renderlo molto più interessante, sia caratterialmente che fisicamente. Il suo rapporto con Savannah all'inizio è molto conflittuale: è infuriato con lei perchè l'ha cacciato in questa situazione, arrabbiato perchè a lui non importa nulla di principi e balli, ma piano piano, inevitabilmente, l'idea di portarla ad un ballo finisce per non dispiacegli poi così tanto. Ad incasinare ulteriormente il cuore dei nostri protagonisti arriva il misterioso Cavaliere Nero, un combattente invicibile che da tempo disturba la quiete del regno sfidando il principe reggente e che ha sconfitto uno dopo l'altro tutti i cavalieri che gli si sono presentati davanti. Tra lui e Savannah scatta un'inaspettata alchimia che mi ha fatto letteralmente ballare le ovaie. Niente di sconcio o bollente, ma un Cavaliere Nero farebbe comodo anche a me, dove posso ordinarne uno? Cos'altro dire. La storia è originale, intrigante, ricca di sotterfugi, magie e colpi di scena, i personaggi sono irresistibili, il finale è perfetto. Non poteva essere meglio di così. Consigliatissimo a chi cerca un retelling un po' particolare! Concludo segnalando che i libri di questa serie sono autoconclusivi, quindi se volete potete leggerli anche a sè. Ognuno di loro segue le disavventure di uno dei protetti di Chrissy. E che il cielo li aiuti.

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Lena
4.0 out of 5 stars Märchenhaft und sehr witzig
Reviewed in Germany on June 6, 2015
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Auf dieses Buch bin ich durch Tanja von Tanjas Rezensionen aufmerksam geworden. Sie war so begeistert von dieser witzigen Geschichte, dass ich sie mir auch gekauft hab - als eBook ist das Buch ja auch nicht so teuer ;)

Die Geschichte beginnt erst mal aus der Sicht von Savannahs Schwester, die ausgerechnet in Savannahs Freund verliebt ist. Es kommt, wie es kommen muss, sie spannt ihrer Schwester den Freund aus, obwohl sie das eigentlich wirklich nicht tun wollte.
Dann wechselt die Perspektive und wir landen in Savannahs Kopf, wo es echt lustig zugeht. Natürlich ist es für sie nicht einfach, dass ihre Schwester mit ihrem nun Exfreund zusammen ist und da kommt es eigentlich genau richtig, dass ihre gute Fee in ihrem Zimmer steht und ihr erklärt, dass sie drei Wünsche frei hat. Doch leider ist Crissy keine besonders gute Fee, denn sie nimmt Savannahs Wünsche zu wörtlich und als diese sich wünscht wie eine Prinzessin zum Abschlussball gehen zu können, landet sie im Mittelalter - als Cinderella.

Spätestens ab diesem Zeitpunkt hat mich die Geschichte wirklich in ihren Bann gezogen. Die Idee, die vielleicht gar nicht so neu ist, ist so genial umgesetzt, dass man einfach nicht mehr aufhören kann und zu lesen. Nachdem Savannah endlich aus ihrer Rolle als Cinderella befreit wird, landet sie auch schon als Schnewittchen im nächsten Märchen und letzendlich schickt sie einen Freund ihres Exfreundes in ein Märchen und reist hinterher, um ihn zu helfen.

Aus diesen Ideen ergeben sich so urwitzige Situationen und durch Savannah, die öfters mal spricht ohne zu denken und generell noch etwas schusselig ist, wird die Geschichte natürlich noch unterhaltsamer. Ich hab den Fehler gemacht, das Buch in der Bahn zu lesen und wurde von einigen Leuten etwas merkwürdig angeschaut, da ich so oft lachen musste.
Neben Savannah, die ich wirklich schnell ins Herz geschlossen habe, waren auch die anderen Figuren sehr symathisch, jedoch nicht so facettenreich, wie ich mir für meine Lieblingsfiguren wünsche.

Natürlich muss man sagen, dass Buch ist kein unglaublich mega gutes Meisterwerk, dafür ist die Geschichte dann doch etwas zu sehr vorhersehbar und etwas zu... na ja nett. Das Buch ist halt eben eine Geschichte für Teenie-Mädchen und das merkt man stellenweise auch, aber trotzdem kann das Buch auch Erwachsene unterhalten und zumindest ich habe mich noch nicht zu alt dafür gefühlt. Ich mag allerdings auch Märchen ;)

Fazit
Ein wirklich lustiges und unterhaltsames Buch, dass jedem Disney-Märchenfilm das Wasser reichen kann. Bei wenigen Büchern habe ich so herzhaft lachen müssen, wie bei diesem hier und auch die Geschichte drum herum hat mich einfach begeistert.
Lesen dürfen dieses Buch alle, die Märchen lieben und nicht zum Lachen in den Keller gehen. Wer jedoch er trockene Realität mag oder Teenager total doof finden, sollte sich ein anderes Buch suchen.
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