Pixie Piper, an ordinary fifth grader, discovers she is a direct descendant of Mother Goose, and she has the magical ability and poetry power to prove it! School Library Journal said this lively and funny twist on a classic character is recommended for fans of Kathryn Littlewoods Bliss Bakery series and Chris Colfers The Land of Stories.
Fifth grader Pixie Piper has always known she was a little different. She has a wild mop of hair that wont stay put, her best friend is a boy, and to top it all off, shes constantly coming up with rhymes and poems that seem to just pop out of her. Then, when Pixie thinks it cant get any worse, she finds out that she actually is differentshes a descendant of Mother Goose! This surprising and clever novel features family, friendship, poetry, a toilet museum, and just the right amount of magic, as well as a goose, a fox, and a beautiful golden retriever puppy. Rich, multigenerational characters and the real and powerful portrayal of grade-school friendships, with all their ups and downs, distinguish this terrific elementary school story.
Kirkus said middle-grade readers will enjoy this book with its hints of magic, well-limned characters, and that totally appealing gosling. Features black-and-white spot art and poetry throughout.
"Pixie's?bubbly enthusiasm is pretty darn charming, and it serves her well when she must face down the evil Raveneece Greed. ?Sweet, silly, and just scary enough to give the story tension, this will please readers both familiar and unfamiliar with Jack and Jill or Humpty Dumpty."