The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)
Catherynne M. Valente's The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1) (2011) is a fae fiction and dragon fantasy novel. Readers will find themes of magic, talismans, fairies and imaginary places.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 54 more have it on their want-to-read list. It appeared on the New York Times Chapter Books bestseller list in 2011.
At about 247 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
About The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)
"One of the most extraordinary works of fantasy, for adults or children, published so far this century."―Time magazine, on the Fairyland series Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn't . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday. With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Ana Juan, Fairyland lives up to the sensation it created when author Catherynne M. Valente first posted it online. For readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, here is a reading experience unto itself: unforgettable, and so very beautiful. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction title for 2011.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Nebula Awards 2010 — Andre Norton Award (winner)
- 🏆Locus Awards 2012 — Best Young Adult Book (winner)
- ✦Mythopoeic Awards 2012 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (nominee)
- 🏆Andre Norton Award 2010 — Overall (winner)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Chapter Books, 2011
Quick answers
Who wrote The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)?
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1) was written by Catherynne M. Valente and first published in 2011.
What genre is The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction and Dragon Fiction.
How long is The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)?
The median edition has 247 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)?
Readers who like it often enjoy Eragon, The Kingdom of Fantasy and Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
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