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The Fairy Ball
Stephen J. Brooks
Purple Sky Publishing
ISBN: 0-9769017-4-9
Children’s Picture Book
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau
Follow the lively fairies. Wherever they go, a path of tiny beaded colors continues on. These little
beads are like candy confetti sprinkled on birthday cakes. The fairies are inviting Madelyn to the
nighttime fairy ball. The ball is taking place deep in the woods, nearby Madelyn’s house. Wearing a
white nightgown, and slipping out of her bedroom in bare feet, she arrives at the fairy ball. The
guest of the evening is the princess of the fairies. Madelyn dances with the fairies, who are wearing
fanciful little dresses. They dance to fairy singing. However, like the clock striking midnight in
Cinderella, the sunrise brings the ball to an end for Madelyn and the fairies.
The colors are so vivid in this book; it’s as if a dazzlingly iced birthday cake has exploded onto the
pages. Although the colors are bustling, the feeling is nicely serene. The illustrator has faint edges
on some of her pictures, and this makes for a dreamy, wonderful experience. The crayon green
grass and some of the purple and pink flower petals have this dreamy appearance too. The pages
are lustrous and shiny, and with the light coming from the stars, the fireflies, and the fairies
themselves, the pages are quite spectacular. Stephen J. Brooks, the author of several children’s
books, and Denise Seah, who teaches art, have created a fine world for children to visit. Everyone
has big smiles and nature abounds. At the fairy ball, the decorations are the flowers in the trees,
and the dance floor is petals. Each page has four lines of text; text that rhymes. Children will
respond as Madelyn is welcomed by the fairies- for this one memorable night.
Picket News Review
The Fairy Ball by Stephen J. Brooks
Published by: Purple Sky Publishing
ISBN: 0-9769017-4-9
Price: $16-95
Reviewed by: Jennifer LB Leese, Managing Editor
Madelyn wakes one mid-summer's eve, (said when fairies gather for celebration) to a full bright
moon. In the forest glade, beneath the moon, she spies hundreds of fairies fluttering about.
Madelyn is able to partake in a rarely seen by human event. Fairies of all colors slip past
her. Madelyn dances, twirls, and sings. This vividly colored book was a pleasure to read. The
delightful illustrations bring Madelyn and the fairies to life on this enchanted night. Stephen J.
Brooks, who has always escaped into the magical world of words, has written a splendid book of
imagination. Children and adults of all ages are sure to enjoy "The Fairy Ball" by Stephen J. Books.
This reviewer and her two younger children sure did.
Faeries and Angels Magazine
Adrienne Dumas, Editor
Review of 'The Fairy Ball'
The Fairy Ball is a fantastic, wonderful and enchanting book with flowing poetic words and beautiful
illustration. Children and adults will feel delighted as they join Madelyn in her wonderful midsummer
nights eve adventure into the Faery Realm. I read this book to a little girl who felt happy and joyful
after we read it together and her imagination quickly began to soar! I highly recommend this book
to anyone with children and also for adults who believe in Faeries.
Myshelf / Beverly Rowe - October 1, 2006
Fairies can be seen by mortals only on one night each year when they gather for the fairies’ ball on
mid-summer's eve under the full moon. Madelyn wakes up and tiptoes out into the night. Let's
follow her down the magical path to the secret glade and watch the fairies as they come to the
enchanted place to play and dance.
Stephen Brooks has re-created one of our best childhood dreams with his lyrical poem about fairies
and flowers and magic. He loves to create enchanting worlds where children are safe to wander
and explore. This rhymed story is a joy to read aloud at bedtime or to share with your favorite child
anytime, and maybe the fairies will visit their dreams. Denise Seah's bright floral and fairy
illustrations are a visual banquet that your little one will want to look at again and again.
The Fairy Ball
Stephen J. Brooks
Purple Sky Publishing
ISBN: 0-9769017-4-9
Children’s Picture Book
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau
Follow the lively fairies. Wherever they go, a path of tiny beaded colors continues on. These little
beads are like candy confetti sprinkled on birthday cakes. The fairies are inviting Madelyn to the
nighttime fairy ball. The ball is taking place deep in the woods, nearby Madelyn’s house. Wearing a
white nightgown, and slipping out of her bedroom in bare feet, she arrives at the fairy ball. The
guest of the evening is the princess of the fairies. Madelyn dances with the fairies, who are wearing
fanciful little dresses. They dance to fairy singing. However, like the clock striking midnight in
Cinderella, the sunrise brings the ball to an end for Madelyn and the fairies.
The colors are so vivid in this book; it’s as if a dazzlingly iced birthday cake has exploded onto the
pages. Although the colors are bustling, the feeling is nicely serene. The illustrator has faint edges
on some of her pictures, and this makes for a dreamy, wonderful experience. The crayon green
grass and some of the purple and pink flower petals have this dreamy appearance too. The pages
are lustrous and shiny, and with the light coming from the stars, the fireflies, and the fairies
themselves, the pages are quite spectacular. Stephen J. Brooks, the author of several children’s
books, and Denise Seah, who teaches art, have created a fine world for children to visit. Everyone
has big smiles and nature abounds. At the fairy ball, the decorations are the flowers in the trees,
and the dance floor is petals. Each page has four lines of text; text that rhymes. Children will
respond as Madelyn is welcomed by the fairies- for this one memorable night.
Picket News Review
The Fairy Ball by Stephen J. Brooks
Published by: Purple Sky Publishing
ISBN: 0-9769017-4-9
Price: $16-95
Reviewed by: Jennifer LB Leese, Managing Editor
Madelyn wakes one mid-summer's eve, (said when fairies gather for celebration) to a full bright
moon. In the forest glade, beneath the moon, she spies hundreds of fairies fluttering about.
Madelyn is able to partake in a rarely seen by human event. Fairies of all colors slip past
her. Madelyn dances, twirls, and sings. This vividly colored book was a pleasure to read. The
delightful illustrations bring Madelyn and the fairies to life on this enchanted night. Stephen J.
Brooks, who has always escaped into the magical world of words, has written a splendid book of
imagination. Children and adults of all ages are sure to enjoy "The Fairy Ball" by Stephen J. Books.
This reviewer and her two younger children sure did.
Faeries and Angels Magazine
Adrienne Dumas, Editor
Review of 'The Fairy Ball'
The Fairy Ball is a fantastic, wonderful and enchanting book with flowing poetic words and beautiful
illustration. Children and adults will feel delighted as they join Madelyn in her wonderful midsummer
nights eve adventure into the Faery Realm. I read this book to a little girl who felt happy and joyful
after we read it together and her imagination quickly began to soar! I highly recommend this book
to anyone with children and also for adults who believe in Faeries.
Myshelf / Beverly Rowe - October 1, 2006
Fairies can be seen by mortals only on one night each year when they gather for the fairies’ ball on
mid-summer's eve under the full moon. Madelyn wakes up and tiptoes out into the night. Let's
follow her down the magical path to the secret glade and watch the fairies as they come to the
enchanted place to play and dance.
Stephen Brooks has re-created one of our best childhood dreams with his lyrical poem about fairies
and flowers and magic. He loves to create enchanting worlds where children are safe to wander
and explore. This rhymed story is a joy to read aloud at bedtime or to share with your favorite child
anytime, and maybe the fairies will visit their dreams. Denise Seah's bright floral and fairy
illustrations are a visual banquet that your little one will want to look at again and again.