My Fair Godmother

Reader reviewed by Lizzy

If you are a fan
of disjointed fairy tales, or like a little bit of historical
adventure, I would suggest picking up a copy of My Fair Godmother. At
the start of the book, the superficial "airhead" Savannah seems to have
the perfect life. She has a good-looking boyfriend, Hunter, and doesn't
really seem to be bothered with anything other than shopping and prom.
Her older sister, Jane, is completely different from Savannah. Jane
concentrates on her schoolwork rather than her appearance, and had been
crushing on Hunter even before he started dating Savannah. Refusing to
give up, Jane undergoes a total makeover, and
in the process she gets Hunter. That's breaking the most cardinal rule
of sisterhood...never steal your sister's boyfriend. It's an unwritten
rule. Luckily, Savannah has a fair(y) godmother to help save the day.

Or not. Savannah's fairy godmother, Chrysanthemum
Everstar, isn't what one might imagine. She's just like Savannah,
shallow and immature. Her wishes go haywire, and she doesn't really
seem to care whether Savannah gets her prince charming or not. For her
first two wishes Savannah is sent back in time, once as Cinderella, and
once as Snow White. Rallison doesn't Disney-ify these princesses, they
lived in the middle ages, and it was miserable. Plus, the princes don't
seem very prince-like, they're rather rude and egotistical.

For
her third wish, Savannah inadvertently sends a classmate back in time,
and she has to go back to help him become a prince, otherwise they'll
both be stuck there forever. While there they encounter a dragon, a
cyclops, and a dark knight who is more than he seems.

I really
enjoyed this book, it had all the elements I look for in good YA
fiction. There was a little bit of romance, some fantasy, and it was
funny. It also made me appreciate shampoo, and being able to bathe on a regular basis. In
other words, I didn't want to set it down. While this was Rallison's
first fantasy novel, I hope to read more like this from her.

Reader reviewed by Brittany Leigh

I have an 8 year old niece. I also have a list of books that I set aside just for her to read when she gets older, maybe around the age of 13. These books teach you a lesson. Lessons that all young girls should learn before they start middle or high school.

My Fair Godmother by Jannett Rallison is on that list.

I read this book 3 weeks ago and re-read twice since. It starts out with a young girl, Savannah, who get dumped by her boyfriend so he could date her older sister. Savannah was the girl who didn't like school and used her looks to get the grades she got. Her older sister, on the other hand, was smart and pretty, but not the prettiest girl in school like her younger sister.

Rallison takes Savannah and the readers through 3 different fairy tales and when she's done, you'll never think of Snow White the  same again. And Prince Charming in Cinderella? Well, he isn't as charming as we thought.

At the end of the book, both Savannah and the readers learn a good lesson on not using your looks to get you through life. Be smart. Don't take things for granted. And, do not what-so-ever, be vague when you make wishes to a Fairy Godmother in training.

The lesson is for young girls and older teen girls. It

Reader reviewed by stephanie

Reader reviewed by Chantele


Savannah Delano is pretty, popular, and has a gorgeous boyfriend at
her side. Everything seems to be going her way, until her boyfriend
falls for her older sister Jane and dumps her. Everything comes
crashing down on Savannah, and she can't understand why she can't find
a decent guy anywhere. She just wants a prince who will live happily
ever after with her.
Enter her "fair" godmother Chrissie. A gum
chewing, high heels wearing, shopoholic, who grants her three wishes.
Although, to Savannah's dismay, her wishes get blown way out of
proportion. Soon after a few words leave Savannah's mouth, she finds
herself transported back to the middle ages, working under a wicked
stepmother as Cinderella. Soon after being Snow White, and living with
7 grumpy dwarfs who think she is stupid, she finds out Chrissy sent a
guy from her high school, Tristan, to the middle ages to become a
prince, worthy enough to take her to the prom. Savannah finds herself
trying to rescue Tristan in a crazy adventure, complete with an ogre, a
fire breathing dragon, and the mysterious, black knight.
I
absolutely loved this book. Savannah's thoughts are hilarious! She is
such a funny, likeable character. I loved Tristan as well. If you like
fairy tales, this book will not disappoint. I have loved all of Janette
Rallison's books so far, and hope she will continue writing such fun
stories. A great, clean read, with a little romance thrown in of
course! Hopefully we will see some more of Chrissy in the future!