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    My Fair Godmother

    By Janette Rallison

    4.5/5

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    After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrysanthemum Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Despite a few wish-granting mishaps, Savannah's fairy-tale ending might not be as far off as she imagined.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
    Release dateAug 10, 2010
    ISBN9780802722461
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    Reviews for My Fair Godmother

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    • 5/5
      Okay, so I admit that I am a princess at heart... I loved this book about a fairy godmother who hasn't finished her training. In fact, she isn't even good, she's just fair and the teen sisters who she "helps" culd have used a good or better fairy godmother. Cinderella, Snow White and their cohorts all appear in this fun book.
    • 3/5
      I love a good fairytale retelling. While My Fair Godmother wasn’t the best I’ve read in the genre, it was cute enough. The author, Janette Rallison, did a nice enough job bringing a few new elements to some classic fairy tales. The story starts off in modern day Virginia with the sisters Jane and Savannah and their shared loved interest Hunter. I thought the story was going to stay in the modern setting, but that was quickly corrected. The Fair Godmother (“Chrissy”) seemed to muck things up when she kept sending Savannah into various fairy tales set in medieval times. You see, Chrissy isn’t very good at her job. She didn’t pay much attention in fairy godmother school so her grades barely scraped by. She spends more time playing around with her friends and shopping than she does listening to her charges. You can imagine how that could cause some problems in the magic department. The characters were so-so in My Fair Godmother. Jane and Hunter didn’t offer much to the plot other than the initial conflict. The majority of the story focused on Savannah and Tristan. Savannah was being pulled through various fairy tales because she wanted a “prince” to take her to prom. While that was going on, Chrissy was scoping out Tristan. Somehow along the way she thought it would be best if Tristan became an actual prince, and so he was sucked into the Middle Ages. I will say that when Savannah decided to go help rescue him, that made the story more interesting. There were plenty of action points and hidden twists to keep things lively while the characters were in the Middle Ages. The intermittent “memos” from what I think was the Fairy Council was a bit confusing at first. I see their purpose, but it was a bit annoying. There were too many points of view telling the same story. It was Savannah’s story, but the letters offered insight from at least three other characters. For younger readers, that might be a little confusing to follow.
    • 5/5
      If only Savannah Delano’s beautiful but stupid boyfriend hadn’t broken up with her for her sister – she wouldn’t be in this mess. Instead of planning to go to prom with Hunter, in the gorgeous $350.00 dress she’d bought specifically for the event, she’s stuck with a frustrating and inexperienced Fairy – excuse me, FAIR – Godmother. When Chrysanthemum Everstar gives Savannah three wishes, Savannah thinks she’s got it under control – I mean how hard can it be to use three wishes to wish your life back to the way it was? (A.K.A. perfect.) A lot harder than you think. Especially if Chrissy is in charge. Savannah gets stuck in the Middle Ages in two fairytales she never wanted to be a part of – and then has to turn around and rescue (again, from the smelly Middle Ages) a boy from school she told herself she was going to avoid (because he’s the last person she wants to take her to prom). Can Savannah save him in time and regain control of her life? Or will these events alter her life in a way that can never be changed? _____________________________________________ MY THOUGHTS - You know those books that you pick up thinking you’re getting into a light and fluffy read that may or may not be good literature? When I pick up a book like that, I try not to expect too much from in in character development, story line, originality, etc. MY FAIR GODMOTHER by Janette Rallison was exactly one of those books. I planned to read it, enjoy it for what it is, give it three stars, and move on. I was WAY wrong! This book began surprising me from the first pages – how Rallison introduced her characters was amazingly intriguing. Instead of starting from Savannah’s perspective, she dives into her sister Jane’s. What does Jane think of this whole “boyfriend stealing” thing? Does she really mean to steal Hunter from her sister? Is it her fault? Is she just a mean sister with a cold heart, waiting to prey on Savannah at any moment, as Savannah thinks? After we get that side of the story (the first chapter), we get Savannah’s heartbreak and her attempts to make amends on her own. But even when her Fair Godmother Chrissy shows up, Savannah can’t seem to get things under control. But all these mistakes turn out to be a blessing in disguise as Savannah realizes what it means to be responsible and strong and to truly love someone – and to have someone truly love her in return. There were a couple of really awesome statements in this book about love and what it does to even the most responsible people. The story was original and fun and, while it had a light-hearted tone, the danger was real and peril was inevitable. There were so many twists and turns in the last half that I couldn’t help but drop my jaw in amazement. There was mystery and magic and intriguing battles with dragons and ogres and knights. The mystery had me guessing until the end, when I had narrowed it down to two suspects but still couldn’t decide! The Black Knight creates a very old-fashioned atmosphere, with challenges and mystery and chivalry. There is so much packed into these few pages that it made me wonder how Rallison did it so masterfully. There’s Jane and hunter’s story, followed by Savannah’s attempts to get a prom date by herself, then Savannah being transported to different fairytales – and then to the middle ages for the third time to save Tristan, her un-wanted prom date. Speaking of Tristan… I totally adored this guy. And even though he was amazing from the first time his name is mentioned, Rallison manages to take him from a cute, sweet, gentle but strong guy and add greater integrity and a whole lot more confidence (the kind of confidence you get from slaying dragons) to his character. And all the while she manages to keep him consistent! And he and Savannah are exact opposites in such a way that makes you go, “DUH! They’re so meant for each other!” FAVORITE CHARACTER - I don’t have a favorite character. (Shocker!) While I liked Chrissy and Savannah a little less than I liked Jane, Hunter and (duh!) Tristan, it wasn’t enough so that I can choose. I am at a stand-off here, but it really doesn’t matter. Everyone was wonderful and they were all so perfect for the story! FAVORITE ASPECTS/SCENES - The originality of the two fairytales at the beginning was amazing. If you can make Cinderella and Snow White original and incorporate those two stories into the end of the story, you’ve got amazing talent. The switching of potions and enchantments was something I hadn’t thought of/read before and found it added a more serious tone to the story. The way the love story is built is so smooth and wonderful… The innocence in this story is hard to ignore – and so easy to like. A favorite scene would be the ball. And all the scenes after the ball… But I can’t say another word or I’ll ruin the surprise!! ONE WORD TO SUM UP THIS BOOK (AND FINAL THOUGHTS) - ILLUMINATED is the word I think best describes this book. The whole thing shines and is filled with treasures. If you haven’t read this book – what the heck are you waiting for?! This is a matter of serious importance! I hope that everyone who reads this review will find the time to read this book…and I hope everyone finds it as incredibly wonderful as I have! Now all I have to do is get my hands on a copy of MY UNFAIR GODMOTHER which is released April 12th. More more more! I’m already dying to read MY FAIR GODMOTHER a second time!
    • 5/5
      First off, I had no idea that this book was actually about different fairy tales, like Snow White and Cinderella. I loved the twists that the author gave these fairy tales. This book was everything I loved rolled up in one. The middle ages with castles and magic and forests. So needless to say, I loved this book.This was my first ebook that I've read. So I was a little confused in the beginning since I couldn't see the actual layout of the book. But that didn't matter once I really got into the story.In the very beginning we see how Savannah got to where she's at now. Her sister, Jane, has a crush on a guy in her class, Hunter. Then come to find out Savannah is dating him. Jane gets all upset, but gets over it once Hunter starts talking to her. Then Jane and Hunter start having feelings for one another and before you know it Hunter is dumping Savannah to be with Jane. Pretty sucky situation to be in.So after all that horribleness, Savannah is obviously upset, so when Chrissy shows up to grant her three wishes, Savannah wishes for a prince to come and sweep her off her feet. So she ends up in the middle ages as Cinderella, then Snow White, and then Chrissy takes Tristan, a boy from Savannah's track team, and sends him to the middle ages to become Savannah's prince.This book is one big adventure with some magic thrown in. I loved it. And I loved Tristan and how he took to the role of trying to become a prince. I loved how Rallison took the Cinderella and Snow White tales and showed a different way to look at them.I absolutely loved this book and would recommend this to anyone one who loves fairy tales with a twist.
    • 5/5
      Oh how I loved this book. Savannah a pretty, popular high school girl is having the worst week ever! First off her older, smart, unpopular sister steals her boyfriend and then to top it off, she is visited by her Fair Godmother. Yup, her Fair Godmother Chrissy has not passed the test to become a Fairy Godmother just yet and Savannah is her latest project. Savannah gets 3 wishes, but Chrissy won't let her finish her sentence before Chrissy sends her off into a wacky adventure in the Middle Ages. When one of her wishes lands hunky Tristan in the middle ages Savannah must find a way to get them both back home before the Black Knight ruins everything. I found that at first I did not much care for Savannah's personality, but as I kept reading I began to really like her. I loved Rallison's take on the fairy tales. Her writing and sense of humor was very entertaining!
    • 4/5
      It was fun, fluffy and cute. I think my daughter will enjoy it as well.
    • 5/5
      Fairy godmothers make magic happen, right? But what if they're only learning? And not getting such great grades... Who gets (or wants) to be extra credit...Savannah was upset when her boyfriend dumped her for her older sister. But when her fair(y) godmother zaps her back to the middle ages to locate a prince of her very own, getting out of her very own Cinderella story suddenly takes precedence over romance.Misadventures, gritty reality, and a few sly digs regarding the practicality of paying attention in class. Not at all what I was expecting, and the cover doesn't do it justice. Fun reading.
    • 4/5
      Well this one was surprisingly a good read. Hmmm, maybe the word I am looking for is delightful? It was good - much better than I thought it would be. I loved the cover image; for some reason it just drew me in. I think it was the pink hair because you don't usually see something like that on the cover of a book. After reading Ella Enchanted, it was hard imagining a different kind of Godmother but it was so cohesive throughout the book and worked out. That Godmother is funny and Savannah is hilarious.It was light-hearted, fun and actually full of adventure. It was a nice twist on fairytales. Though she went on 3 different adventures with her three wishes, they all kind of intertwined. I had fun comparing her adventures to the original fairytales. Her stint as Cinderella made me grind my teeth. As Snow White I felt really bad for her. And her final wish was just plain fun. It was cool seeing her grow and learn. I think this was the first book I've read where all of the characters are pretty. How strange, huh and pointless for me to point that out, I know. You should read it! And it's clean enough that I wouldn't have a problem recommending it to my little sisters.
    • 4/5
      This starts off as a pretty standard case for a little magical help here. Jane is pretty and smart, but can't make handsome Hunter notice her. But she gets a makeover and poof! instant happy ending. Except that Hunter is her little sister's boyfriend. Oops.Pretty, popular, oblivious little Savannah is the one in need of some help. But instead of a Fairy Godmother, she gets a Fair one, and this one can't even be bothered to listen long enough to figure out what three wishes Savannah wants. Looks like she'll have to get through Cinderella and Snow White on her own before she can find her Prince Charming.This was a fun and breezy read that had a very satisfying ending, as well as a reminder that Middle Age life was nothing like it is in those Disney movies.
    • 3/5
      I got this book through the Amazon Vine program; it's an uncorrected proof advance reading copy.This book is about two sisters Jane and Savannah. When Jane unwittingly steals Savannah's boyfriend well, Savannah gets help from an expected source; her "fair" (not fairy) godmother. Savannah's Godmother didn't do all that well at fairy school, so she is stuck doing an extra credit project; that is granting Savannah three wishes. Except the wishes don't really go how Savannah thinks they are going to.Let me say loud and clear that if you are a typical, young, teenage girl you will probably love this book. This book is cuter than cute and matches the bubble gum pink hair of the fairy on the front. It's all about boys, popularity, and cloths. Then you throw in some fairy tales and suddenly you have a teeny bopper book with a message.This is a fun book and a cute book. It is not a surprising book and not a particularly creative book. It is much more of a romance than a fantasy. While it was enjoyable to read, it wasn't fantastic. My biggest problem with this book is that I think things got kind of contrived and muddled at the end. I mean all of the sudden Savannah is multiple princesses all at once, even though supposedly her first wishes are done. I thought this was maybe a bit of a stretch and could have been better done by the author.Other than that, this book delivers exactly what you think it will deliver. Cute, cute, cute, fairy, teenage fun. Personally I wouldn't read another book from this author, but it this is your thing this book is well done.
    • 3/5
      My Fair Godmother was cute, fluffy, and not what I expected. I had assumed that it was a reworking of Cinderella/Snow White, and though both stories have a presence, that's not at all what the book is about. Savannah is rather unlikeable in the beginning of the story, and it made for a few plodding chapters where I wondered if I could read a whole book about her. Luckily, after her disastrous first two wishes, the third makes things pick up considerably. The love story is kind of shallow--though still sweet--and the mystery predictable, but overall this was a fun read.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book it made me feel like i was with them in person. I also liked it because its not like cinderalla or a remix of cinderalla like other people think it is!
    • 3/5
      After her boyfriends dumps her for her sister, Savannah wishes for a prince to take her to prom.Suddenly, an inept fairy godmother appears, sending her back to the middle ages to meet her prince. Before the story ends, Savannah has lived the lives of both Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, and a total of four teens have been sent to the middle ages.
    • 4/5
      When high schooler Savannah's older sister Jane has a makeover and catches the eye of Savannah's senior boyfriend Hunter, the sibling wars begin. Enter Chrystanthemum Everstar, a fairy godmother who has a lot to prove after exiting her early training as only "fair". Chrissy appears to Savannah, finally convinces her she really has three wishes and proceeds to mangle them by not really listening to her. All Savannah really wants is a prince to take her to Prom. First, our fair godmother sends Savannah back to the Middle Ages, as the real, lives in rags, there's a pot of porridge over the fire for days because there is no refrigeration, Cinderella. Repeated calls to Chrissy by Savannah finally are heeded, but then she misinterprets yet again and Savannah is back in the Middle Ages as Snow White. Lucky for her, the dwarves just think she's insane and head off to tell the prince about her affliction. Once she's home again, Savannah discovers news of a missing classmate, Tristan. Turns out Chrissy has been at work again, and sent him to the Middle Ages on a quest, never to return unless he becomes the prince Savannah needs. Savannah finds a loophole in her fairy contract and Chrissy must send her back to help oversee Tristan's development.
    • 5/5
      The only sub-genre I look forward to as much as dystopia is fairy-tale retellings. I really wanted something lighthearted and fun after the heavier books I’ve been reading lately and this charming and hilarious novel proved to be exactly what I needed.It all begins when mediocre fairy godmother student Chrissy Everstar has to do an extra credit project and is put on the case of 15 year old Savannah who is inconsolable after sister Jane steals her hot prom date Hunter. When Chrissy shows up in a dazzle of bright lights and asks her to name her heart’s desire, Savannah can’t help wishing her life was like a fairytale with a handsome prince at the end. Unfortunately, when your fairy godmother is just a “fair” student, such a vague wish can only mean trouble and Savannah soon finds herself trapped in the Middle Ages, doomed to live out the early, dreary chapters of first Cinderella’s and then Snow White’s story. Her third wish sends classmate Tristan back to the middle ages until he can become a prince, and Savannah is determined to find a way to help him, even if it means going back to eating peas porridge in the pot, nine days old.I loved Savannah’s character arc and her development from terminally clueless to pretty damn resourceful. Her wry observations on everything from wetsuits vs bikinis to hygiene in the middle ages had my face aching from smiling so much.I also couldn’t help falling for Tristan. He certainly took his being sent to the Middle Ages in stride. I think it was the following passage that solidified it for me:“I only kept from starving to death by becoming a jongleur.” He must have seen the blank expression on my face because he added, “That’s a storyteller. I had plenty of stories.” Here he gave me a crooked smile. “And mom always told me that watching TV was a waste of time. I tell you what, the people here are big Battlestar Galactica fans.” (p. 125)Savannah and Tristan have some exciting adventures involving ogres, a variety of enchantments and scheming royals and Savannah learns that magic and wishes are nothing to be taken lightly. As Chrissy tells her:“Did you think wishes were like kittens, that all they were going to do was purr and cuddle with you?” She shook her head benevolently. “Those type of wishes have no power. The only wishes that will ever change you are the kind that may, at any moment, eat you whole. But in the end, they are the only wishes that matter.” (p. 234)Author Janette Rallison’s effortless style and creativity really impressed me and I’m looking forward to reading her other books including the upcoming Just One Wish (March 2009).This one has earned a place on my keeper shelf.
    • 4/5
      An original plot, but too much typical teen angst. An alright book for an adult, but probably better suited to the intended teen audience. Overall, not bad but not great.