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charmaineclancy's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to the audiobook - what fun! I loved the voice of the protagonist and humour in this teen angst story. Charlie wants a better fairy, her friend's fairy is a good shopping fairy, that would be awesome, the girl she despises has an every boy will like you fairy, darn it. Charlie has a good parking fairy and it only causes her trouble. She sets off on a mission to lose her fairy and gain a better one. Great 'be careful what you wish for' story.
perfectphlaws's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed the world Justine Larbalestier created where fairies are a part of everyday life in this alternate universe, not unlike Australia. The dream like high schools were fun and interesting. The idea of a sports school is something I could see kids nowadays wishing existed, although the art school sounded more my style!
The main character, 14-year-old, Charlie was also likable. She did tend to dwell on some things, but because I expect that kind of self-centered behavior from any teenage girl, it didn't bother me and seemed appropriate. I enjoyed her character growth as well. Overall a fun novel, with a few twists and turns to keep the reader involved.
The main character, 14-year-old, Charlie was also likable. She did tend to dwell on some things, but because I expect that kind of self-centered behavior from any teenage girl, it didn't bother me and seemed appropriate. I enjoyed her character growth as well. Overall a fun novel, with a few twists and turns to keep the reader involved.
kassy25's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a great concept and it kept me engaged. I highly recommend reading her other books as well!
survivalisinsufficient's review against another edition
4.0
I found this really charming, actually - the title is pretty self-explanatory.
juliemawesome's review against another edition
4.0
There's some really cool things in this one. This is my second Larbalestier, having just read Liar.
It takes place in a country and city that doesn't really exist -- that she says is sort of a cross between the US and Australia. And it's also slightly in the future. So it has somewhat of a science fiction feel to it.. and actually, if she'd provided more of a scientific explanation for the fairies, it could be science fiction. So I classify it in the same camp I put Diane Duane's Wizardry series. Technically fantasy, but it really reads like science fiction to me.
Charlie goes to a sports school, so her entire curriculum is centered around sports, and she's on several different sports teams simultaneously. And of course with a school like that, you're health and diet is pretty regulated and all. And it's also very disciplined, so she keeps racking up demerits.
At the same time, almost everyone has a fairy. And she has a parking fairy. Whatever car she's in, it always gets a really good parking spot. She thinks this is a lame fairy, so hence the title of the book. She's trying to get rid of it, so she can get a better one. Like one of her friends has a shopping fairy and helps her get really cool clothes for great prices.
I was intrigued by the idea and I liked the world. The book did leave me a little confused by the end. I wasn't quite sure what was up with that Andrew kid. And it also left me wanting to know more about the fairies, so I hope she's planning a sequel.
It takes place in a country and city that doesn't really exist -- that she says is sort of a cross between the US and Australia. And it's also slightly in the future. So it has somewhat of a science fiction feel to it.. and actually, if she'd provided more of a scientific explanation for the fairies, it could be science fiction. So I classify it in the same camp I put Diane Duane's Wizardry series. Technically fantasy, but it really reads like science fiction to me.
Charlie goes to a sports school, so her entire curriculum is centered around sports, and she's on several different sports teams simultaneously. And of course with a school like that, you're health and diet is pretty regulated and all. And it's also very disciplined, so she keeps racking up demerits.
At the same time, almost everyone has a fairy. And she has a parking fairy. Whatever car she's in, it always gets a really good parking spot. She thinks this is a lame fairy, so hence the title of the book. She's trying to get rid of it, so she can get a better one. Like one of her friends has a shopping fairy and helps her get really cool clothes for great prices.
I was intrigued by the idea and I liked the world. The book did leave me a little confused by the end. I wasn't quite sure what was up with that Andrew kid. And it also left me wanting to know more about the fairies, so I hope she's planning a sequel.
bibliocat4's review against another edition
4.0
How to Ditch your fairy is set in an altered world, where of coarse, fairies are real and are attached to a particular person, even thought the fairy cannot be seen. Charlie's fairy is a parking fairy, which she hates, because everyone makes her ride with them so they can always get a great spot to part. Her best friend has a shopping fairy so she can always find the best outfit at the best deal. So Charlie is trying to get rid of her fairy because she believes she will be able to attract (or receive) a different fairy. One of my favorite sections is where Charlie & her friends are in the luge area. Quite funny!
So after reading this book, you feel compelled to try to figure out what your fairy is, so I think my fairy is an able-to-read-anywhere fairy. Which, I think is a good fairy but isn't always appreciated by those around me! If I had to pick a fairy, I probably will like one that would give me the ability to approach and talk to anyone because now that really stresses me out!
So after reading this book, you feel compelled to try to figure out what your fairy is, so I think my fairy is an able-to-read-anywhere fairy. Which, I think is a good fairy but isn't always appreciated by those around me! If I had to pick a fairy, I probably will like one that would give me the ability to approach and talk to anyone because now that really stresses me out!
stephd711's review against another edition
4.0
Super cute! I would love a parking fairy. I would never try to ditch it.
libraryowl's review against another edition
1.0
This is not a book meant for adult enjoyment. I thought the book looked like it had a cute idea, but I had a hard time finishing it. Passed it back to my daughter (teen) who read a few pages and she said she wont finish it either. Disappointing.
andye_reads's review against another edition
4.0
If you could have any kind of personal fairy, what kind would you want? Unfortunately for Charlie, she didn't get to pick her fairy. If she had, she would have chosen a loose change fairy, a clothes shopping fairy, or better yet, an all boys like you fairy. But Charlie didn't get any of those fairies, she got a parking fairy. Now you might think that this would be a great fairy to have, never having to worry about finding a parking spot, but Charlie doesn't drive, and she's sick of being used by friends, family, and even bullies who want to take advantage of her and her fairy.
How to Ditch Your Fairy is the amusing and quirky story of fourteen-year-old Charlie and her quest to ditch her annoying fairy and find one that will help her to get the boy she thinks is totally pulchy (yes, I said pulchy). Charlie and her new friend Fiorenze resort to increasingly risky measures to try and get rid of their pesky fairies, in exchange for fairies they think they will be happy with. But the grass isn't always greener on the other side...
Look for Charlie's tally/checklist at the beginning of each chapter, including things like:
Conversations with Steffi (her boy crush)
Steffi kisses
Demerits
Community Service
And be sure to look at the back of the book for a glossary of the silly lingo that Charlie and her friends at New Avalon Sports High use.
I really enjoyed this book, and laughed the whole way through (which only took a day). I hope you enjoy it too!
~Andye
Parents need to know: This book does contain some kissing and some references to things that might bother some parents. For the complete content review go to www.ParentalBookReviews.com.
How to Ditch Your Fairy is the amusing and quirky story of fourteen-year-old Charlie and her quest to ditch her annoying fairy and find one that will help her to get the boy she thinks is totally pulchy (yes, I said pulchy). Charlie and her new friend Fiorenze resort to increasingly risky measures to try and get rid of their pesky fairies, in exchange for fairies they think they will be happy with. But the grass isn't always greener on the other side...
Look for Charlie's tally/checklist at the beginning of each chapter, including things like:
Conversations with Steffi (her boy crush)
Steffi kisses
Demerits
Community Service
And be sure to look at the back of the book for a glossary of the silly lingo that Charlie and her friends at New Avalon Sports High use.
I really enjoyed this book, and laughed the whole way through (which only took a day). I hope you enjoy it too!
~Andye
Parents need to know: This book does contain some kissing and some references to things that might bother some parents. For the complete content review go to www.ParentalBookReviews.com.