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kristaallysa's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun fairytale retelling by Gail Carson Levine.
breama2022's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
elhealy5's review against another edition
4.0
Probably my second favorite of these little books. Such a fun play on a fairytale, nothing too bad happens to anyone, and it's fun to imagine jewels falling out of someone's mouth
toriestories06's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
acourtofsaraflames's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.5
I strongly remember finding this book at my hometown’s library and then reading when I was younger. I remember it being short and the book cover being purple with an illustration of two girls. When I FINALLY got back into reading in 2020 (reading fantasy) I kept thinking about this book. I found it and ended up buying it lol. I just read the book again remembering the storyline (although forgetting about the Prince’s pet names to Rosella, haha). So this was strictly for nostalgic purposes.
I also remember in middle school (so quite a bit older from first reading The Fairy’s Mistake) reading The Wish by this author and liking that story as well. I had no idea this is the same author of Ella Enchanted (how embarrassing!) so now I want to read that as well… assuming it’s the baseline of one of my favorite childhood movies starting Anne Hathaway.
I also remember in middle school (so quite a bit older from first reading The Fairy’s Mistake) reading The Wish by this author and liking that story as well. I had no idea this is the same author of Ella Enchanted (how embarrassing!) so now I want to read that as well… assuming it’s the baseline of one of my favorite childhood movies starting Anne Hathaway.
michelletheshell's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bnewson's review against another edition
4.0
The Fairy's Mistake was a fun little book! Quick to read, and such an original story: The good twin was rewarded by a fairy with a jewel spewing from her mouth every time she spoke. The bad twin was cursed by the same fairy to spew bugs and all sorts of terrifying small creatures from her mouth every time she spoke. Only, to the fairy's horror, it seems that everyone takes advantage of the good twin's reward, ruining her life; and everyone gives the bad twin anything she wants in order to keep her from talking, making her life much more cushy and pleasurable than the fairy intended. How they resolve this problem makes for an entertaining read! And it's basic enough, though well-written, for my young children to understand with minimal explanations. And yes, there are the oft-demanded black-and-white illustrations dispersed throughout.
This was the first Gail Carson Levine book I've read- I'm definitely coming back for more, and taking my kids with me!
This was the first Gail Carson Levine book I've read- I'm definitely coming back for more, and taking my kids with me!