Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
The true story of British cousins who fooled the world for more than 60 years with a remarkable hoax, photographs of "real" fairies. Exquisitely illustrated with art by Wheeler as well as the original photos taken by the girls. Full color.
Brief description:
Marc Tyler Nobleman writes books for all ages. His titles include Thirty Minutes Over Oregon: A Japanese Pilot's World War II Story, Fairy Spell: How Two Girls Convinced the World That Fairies Are Real, Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman, and Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, which inspired both the Hulu feature documentary Batman & Bill and a TED Talk. Follow him on Twitter @MarcTNobleman and on Instagram @MarcTNobleman.
Review Quotes:
"A fascinating introduction to one of the greatest hoaxes of all time, deftly pitched to elementary-age children." - Kirkus Reviews
"This recounting of a fanciful, enchanting fraud will leave younger children guessing until the end, and many more readers will embrace the suspension of disbelief." - Publishers Weekly
"Nobleman's text is a rich overview of this bizarre historical controversy; he deftly navigates topics [...] without ever weighing down the central narrative." - School Library Journal
"With a crisp and engaging style, Nobleman relates this fascinating story, providing ample context for readers by presenting information about the attitudes and conditions of early-twentieth-century England." - Horn Book Magazine
"Part accidental trickster tale, part unforgettable fairy tale, all true, this will have kids reaching for cameras of their own in no time." - Booklist
