Piper Green and the Fairy Tree - Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

Marc Notes: Piper's older brother leaves Peek-A-Book Island and Piper refuses to take off his old earmuffs, no matter what! Things are going from bad to worse... until she discovers The Fairy Tree--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Although she doesn t ride a lobster boat to work, Ellen Potter can look out her window and see islands, just like the one Piper lives on. Ellen is the author of ten books for children, including the award-winning Olivia Kidney series, "Slob, " and "The Kneebone Boy." She lives in Maine with her family and an assortment of badly behaved creatures. Learn more about Ellen at ellenpotter.com. Qin Leng was born in Shanghai and lived in France and Montreal, where she studied at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. She has received many awards for her animated short films and artwork, and has published numerous picture books. Qin currently lives and works as a designer and illustrator in Toronto."Review Quotes: Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. "Publishers Weekly"starred review"Publisher Marketing: From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. There are three things you should know about Piper Green: 1. She always says what s on her mind (even when she probably shouldn t). 2. She rides a lobster boat to school. 3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard. Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Piper s school and doesn t appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wear there may be trouble on the horizon. Then Piper discovers the Fairy Tree in her front yard. Is the Fairy Tree really magic? And can it fix Piper s problems? Skillfully blending humor, pathos, and warmth with an atmospheric setting, Potter has created an honest, empathic slice-of-life story, laced with a touch of magic. Piper has a winning combination of stubbornness, loyalty, and independence, which Leng ably portrays in her loosely inked, gently humorous artwork. "Publishers Weekly, "starred review With its intriguing setting, sympathetic characters, and hint of magic, this new chapter-book series should charm fledgling readers. "Kirkus Reviews" "" Piper is brave and tough on the surface, and her sense of loss lies at the heart of the conflict. Written with humor as well as pathos, the first-person text shows her confused emotions and her resiliency as well. An appealing debut for the series. "Booklist" "" Potter puts her own stamp on the spunky-quirky-stubborn girl story. . . . A satisfying, accessible, funny early chapter book. "The Horn Book" "From the Hardcover edition."" Review Citations: Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2015 pg. 142 (EAN 9780553499261, Paperback) Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 pg. 125 (EAN 9780553499261, Paperback) School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 72 (EAN 9780553499261, Paperback) Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 (EAN 9780553499230, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 06/15/2015 (EAN 9780553499230, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 71 (EAN 9780553499230, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2015 pg. 142 (EAN 9780553499230, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2015 pg. 142 (EAN 9780553499247, Library Binding) Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 pg. 125 (EAN 9780553499247, Library Binding) School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 72 (EAN 9780553499247, Library Binding) Contributor Bio:  Potter, Ellen Ellen Potter is the author of books including "The Kneebone Boy", "Slob", "Pish Posh", and "Olivia Kidney". With Anne Mazer she is also the author of "Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook". Potter grew up in a high-rise apartment building in New York City's Upper West Side, where she exercised her early creativity by making up stories about the neighbors she saw on the elevator. When she was 11 years old, she realized all the best books were written for people her age, and so she decided to become a children's book author. She studied creative writing at Binghamton University, and then worked many different jobs while continuing to write. She was a dog groomer, construction worker, art teacher, and waitress. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, son and a motley assortment of badly behaved animals. Contributor Bio:  Leng, Qin Qin Leng was born in Shanghai, China and lived in France before moving to Montreal. She now works as a designer and illustrator in Toronto and is the illustrator of a number of award-winning children's books.