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sarahsinovich's review against another edition
2.0
i’m 17 years old and I just needed to read this to get my reading count for 2021 hee hee✌️
Loved these books when I was in elementary school
Loved these books when I was in elementary school
ikuo1000's review against another edition
3.0
What can I say? Another Rainbow Magic book that fits the Special Edition profile, as expected.
This time, Rachel and Kirsty must help Holly the Christmas Fairy find Santa's sleigh, which Jack Frost has stolen. There are three special presents in particular that need to be retrieved. The book is divided into three 5-chapter parts, and one present is found in each part. As an added bonus activity, hidden throughout the book are nine letters which, when unscrambled, spell out a Christmas-related word.
Nothing unexpected happens in this book. Mostly the girls use fairy magic and a bit of quick thinking to thwart Jack Frost and his goblins.
I know some adult readers complain that these Rainbow Magic books are too formulaic, but I think that is exactly why Isabelle enjoys these books so much. She knows that Jack Frost will cause trouble, but she also knows that Rachel and Kirsty will help the fairies to solve the problem. She knows that there will be a confrontation with goblins or with Jack Frost himself, and that they will be defeated in the end. For a girl who hasn't watched too many movies - not even Disney movies - because she gets too anxious or scared, knowing what to expect is a good thing. In Isabelle's case, it's also good that Jack Frost is basically just a trouble-maker, not really especially scary, evil, or cruel.
This book strikes me as a good Christmas present or stocking stuffer for a first grade girl who is learning to become an independent reader.
This time, Rachel and Kirsty must help Holly the Christmas Fairy find Santa's sleigh, which Jack Frost has stolen. There are three special presents in particular that need to be retrieved. The book is divided into three 5-chapter parts, and one present is found in each part. As an added bonus activity, hidden throughout the book are nine letters which, when unscrambled, spell out a Christmas-related word.
Nothing unexpected happens in this book. Mostly the girls use fairy magic and a bit of quick thinking to thwart Jack Frost and his goblins.
I know some adult readers complain that these Rainbow Magic books are too formulaic, but I think that is exactly why Isabelle enjoys these books so much. She knows that Jack Frost will cause trouble, but she also knows that Rachel and Kirsty will help the fairies to solve the problem. She knows that there will be a confrontation with goblins or with Jack Frost himself, and that they will be defeated in the end. For a girl who hasn't watched too many movies - not even Disney movies - because she gets too anxious or scared, knowing what to expect is a good thing. In Isabelle's case, it's also good that Jack Frost is basically just a trouble-maker, not really especially scary, evil, or cruel.
This book strikes me as a good Christmas present or stocking stuffer for a first grade girl who is learning to become an independent reader.
12dejamoo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Highkey slapped. Having the three stories in one really made the book feel longer and more developed and I was genuinely invested in the ups and downs of the story even at my big age. I love these books dammit.
frankie36's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
rrb101's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
holly <3
this one hit nostalgia
this one hit nostalgia
shereadsbookssometimes's review against another edition
5.0
So I read this book when I was younger I remember loving fairies and these books were honestly my favourite I've gave then all to my cousin and she loves them to I would recommend as a present for a younger family member
holy_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Re-reading this at 19 after reading it countless times as a kid and it's still perfect.
hollypeckitt's review against another edition
I only ever read this because I'm called Holly and I was born around Christmas. Needless to say, 6 year old Holly very much enjoyed this.