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Summary: Awesome Book
Review: I found "I was a Teenage Fairy" to be one of the best novels I have ever read. It is a fairy tale that also deals with real issues and problems. Perhaps there is sex and drug use in the novel, but young people are exposed to that on television and in real life.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I loved this book almost as much, or actually, as much as her book Violet and Clair. I could see and feel and touch Mab, the fairy. It was really amazing and I feel now as if I have a Mab that lives with me. I read it in less than a day (in class....:) It was really great, and I would recomend it to anyone who believes in fairies.
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Summary: Magical
Review: This book was one of the best I have ever read. Even though some adults might think it's unsuitable for youger teenagers. I think it was a beautiful book. I couldn't stop reading it, and when I was done I made my older sister and my beast friends read it. The way Francesca Lia Block makes reality so magical is amazing. I recomend it to teenagers and adults.
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Summary: Pure Teenage Mind-Candy
Review: Someone on a mailing list of mine highly recommended the 'Weetzie Bat' books by Francesca Lia Block, so when I found this book by the same author in a bookstore I went ahead and bought it. The absolutely gorgeous cover art by Suza Scalora drew me in. Sadly, that was the best part of the novel. The book reminds me of a beautiful, yummy-looking French pastry, that seems like it should be heavenly. However, after you've eaten it you find it was mostly air ~ beautiful to look at, but of no real substance. Having looked forward to it with such anticipation, you find yourself still hungry. The way Todd (he of the tattoos) was 'redeemed' in the end struck me as completely fake, and the 'happy ending' for Griffin with his 'fairy-found' lover Damian equally suspect. After a sincere look into such serious issues facing teens as child abuse, parental neglect, sexual expression and identity, it was disappointing to see the unrealistic happy endings that Block provided, thus negating the impact of her story. I liked the character of Mab, the little green fairy with the red hair, but lamented the lack of depth to the character and the story. I have to compliment Block for writing a book for teenagers that deals with modern issues teens face. However, this isn't a profound book by any stretch of the imagination. Think of it as the 90's version of 'Nancy Drew' or 'Sweet Valley High' - of monumental importance to young readers, that they might remember fondly as an adult, but nothing that will have any lasting influence. If you're not a teenager this book probably won't mean anything to you. Pure mind candy.
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Summary: Very disappointing
Review: I have been a fan of Ms. Block since Weetzie Bat, and I anxiously await the arrival of any new book. Unfortunately, IWATF was a huge disappointment. Her choice to give her main character the painfully obvious name of "Barbie" seemed like a slap in the face. How unoriginal. And the name of the book itself was irksome, a goofy title where magic could have been made. On the whole, I found no truly loveable characters and felt everyone was too spoiled to care about. Violet and Claire continued the trend, and now I hope upon hope that her next book will return to the punk rock slink-chunk charm of Weetzie Bat or the lyrical mystery of The Hanged Man or the inspiring magic of Girl Goddess. Anything but this.
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Summary: loved it - magical
Review: francesca lia block is one of my favorite writers - her stories are so magical and beautiful. this is a great choice for any teenage girl
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Summary: enthralling
Review: This book really got me thinking. Francesca really puts a special poetic feel to her storIES. All her books are wonderful. Especially Violet & Claire. I recommend this lyrical book to any girl who believes in fairies.
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Summary: THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR YOUNG READERS!
Review: I was very suprised to see this book in a Middle School Library. It has very strong profanity, sex, drugs, alcohol, masturbation and homosexuality. All of which, I feel are not suitable for young readers. As an adult, I found this book to be offensive. Our Middle School has removed the book from its shelf so that no other 11-14 year old can read this subject matter. In my opinion, it condones drinking, drugs, profanity and sex in our teenagers. Parents please be aware of what your children are reading.
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Summary: full of glittering and lyrical smiles to lift your heart
Review: at the age of 15, this is one of my very favourite books. i loved it so much i had to go out and buy it. this book is full of emotion and if you read it, it will forever enthrall you. this book taught me things that no person ever could. i love this book so very much, and i suggest any teenage girl (whos really a faerie on the inside, like myself) read this magical book.
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Summary: HAVE YOU EVER READ A BOOK THAT MADE YOU THINK A LOT???
Review: I never had, until I read this book. Mizz Block's writing is absolutely amazing!! I could not put the book down. From its catchy beginning to the very last sentence, it will make you think and ask yourself how an author could be so brilliant. I encourage anyone to read this book. It's whitty, smart, and modern. Do yourself a favor and read it
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