Block, F. L. (1998). I was a teenage fairy. New York:
HarperCollins.
Summary of the book:
The protagonist, is eleven year old Barbie, who was
named after the world-famous doll. Barbie is a young model, whose ex-model mother
wants her to be a successful model no matter what it takes. The setting of the
story is San Fernando Valley in Los, Angeles. In comes the little fairy, Mab,
who helps Barbie cope with all her experiences, and the one painful personal
experience she unfortunately went through. Mab, serves as a guide of sorts and
friend for Barbie. Barbie is caught up in a grown-up world, filled with models,
all the while her and Griffin deals with their issues. Griffin is dealing with
the confusion regarding his sexual orientation. Mab’s purpose is to help them
overcome their adversaries, their pain and issues and to show them that they
can come out stronger because of it. Love is established as that it can heal
all wounds. Is Mab real or is she a coping mechanism for Barbie?
Response:
The author’s style is filled with imagery and the
incorporation of a fantasy element, such as a fairy, which adds to the mystique
an allure to the book. The plot of the story is not the greatest but it is
interesting enough to keep the reader involved in the story. The length of the
book is one hundred and ninety two pages. The targeted audience is ages 12 and
up. This book can appeal to young girls who have experience similar feeling or
issues, such as the unfortunate tragedy Barbie encounters. Textbook connections
can be “Dangerous Angels: Five Weetzie Bat Books” and “Little Bram” by Michael
C. Barrett.
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