Review: Pixies vs Fairies

Pixies vs Fairies is the start of a gorgeous, fun new fantasy series for readers of 6+ who are sure to be enchanted by this magical adventure.

Alice has moved to a quiet, countryside village where she is convinced her adventurous spirit will be stifled but how wrong can she be?  It is not long before the most wonderful adventure finds her when she meets her neighbour, Max who reveals an amazing secret … a trio of pixies live in the oak tree at the bottom of his garden. 

The pixies, Omfra, Bran and Gillie, need Alice and Max’s help as their Queen has been frozen by their enemy, the Fairy Queen … and she’s coming for humans next!  Can Alice and Max find the courage to sneak into the fairy territory to find what they need to free the pixie queen?  Can they outwit the mean fairies, and save the pixies from being driven from their home? And could someone within the fairy land prove friend rather than foe?

This is a perfect adventure for younger readers with just the right amount of danger and daring, giggles and mayhem and the most gorgeous, vibrant illustrations throughout. 

Both Alice and Max are incredibly likeable characters who form a wonderful friendship and make a great team.  Max is not quite the adventurer that Alice is, but he overcomes his fears to help the pixies, and finds strength and courage from his new friendship.  Alice definitely has an adventurous spirit and is kind-hearted and clever.   The three nature-loving pixies are adorable, but I have to admit that Bran is my favourite as he definitely has an impetuous, naughty side, but with a heart of gold.   

This is magical start to a charming new series for young readers of 6+ who I have no doubt will enjoy joining Alice and Max on their action-packed, daring adventures.

Thank you to Hachette/Welbeck Flame for a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.