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In this installment of the Guardians of Childhood series, we learn quite a bit about the Tooth Fairy. The child of a mortal and a fairy, she was hunted by humans who found her wings freakish. Knowing that there are memories in a child's teeth, and great power in those memories, she began collecting the baby teeth of children, leaving them precious gems and metals in return. But the parents grew suspicious and attempted to trap the tooth fairy. In escaping the humans and worse hunters, greater powers are unlocked in her, and she emerges powerful enough to become one of the Guardians.

As usual with these books, it's the information we get about Pitch that is more interesting (though, in this case, there's nowhere near as much disparity in the quality of their stories). It's small, but we begin to wonder if the young girl Katherine and the monster Pitch may be more closely connected than anyone would want.

Another good continuation for fans of the Rise of the Guardians. I'd say it's the strongest thus far!

alyshadeshae's review against another edition

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5.0

I did not expect to like Toothiana's back story as much as I did! Yes, we already know that I watched the movie first... Therefore, based on the movie character, I was expecting someone a bit more bubbly, annoying, and pre-teen-ish.

I'm absurdly glad that Toothiana is none of those! She's a little dark, somewhat suspicious of the others, and she's a wonderful addition to the books!!

diana_acc's review against another edition

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4.0

Este libro es el que más me ha gustado hasta ahora, en parte se debe a qué identifico más a los personajes, pero es que también hay más acción, ya me contagiaron la emoción.

Toothiana, hasta ahora es mi guardián favorita, con razón vi que tiene una serie sola para ella, es genial.

Bunny también ya está más activo y sigo sin hacerme mucho a la idea que Nicolás está jovencísimo

martindochall's review

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

villianess's review

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4.0

The newest character to become a Guardian is Toothiana. She collects the baby teeth of children and leaves them a treasure in return. While she protects the Flying Elephant from harm she is no match for the darkness of Pitch. Together with the other Guardians, they must find Pitch, rescue Katherine, all while fighting her enemies the Monkey Army that killed her parents so long ago. The hatred the Guardians have for Pitch almost overwhelms them into forgetting their real purpose. Only Katherine believes there is still good in Pitch. Just as Nightlight is about to loose his diamond spear into Pitch's heart does Katherine step in the way. When it looks as if Katherine is about to loose the battle against the Guardians, there appears a being that has control of the elements. Mother Nature comes and takes both Pitch and Katherine away....

Joyce's telling of how these characters came to being takes the reader far beyond what they might have learned or heard about as a child.