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libwinnie's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this digital ARC. The story of Feylawn and the mystery around it was intriguing to me and I loved the glimpses of magic that slipped into the real world. The strengths of character and setting, though, gave way to more plot about a third of the way through, and I would have appreciated more of the former. Still a fun read that I will recommend to patrons.
cn_scott's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
This was the perfect light fantasy summer read! Rufus wants nothing more than to spend the summer at Feylawn, helping his grandfather. Unfortunately, his father wants to do some kind of summer project and doesn't want him going near Feylawn at all. But when Rufus can suddenly see the Feylings, and they need his help, everything changes. Highly recommended for grades 3 & up.
eARC provided by Edelweiss
eARC provided by Edelweiss
snorpy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
boygirlparty's review against another edition
5.0
Model trains, fairies, and a riddle solved via adventures in strange woodlands… what more could you want from a middle grade novel?! Loved this first book in the Feylawn series & excited to read The Book of Stolen Time (#2 in the series) next!
jmwilson's review against another edition
4.0
It would be a fatal error if you did not read this book! Rufus and his cousin, Abigail, spend part of their summer exploring the magical Feylawn. The Book of Fatal Errors takes readers on a magical adventure full of fairy-like creatures and goblins. Will Rufus make his final fatal error or his most spectacular beginning? This is perfect for those who love The Spiderwick Chronicles and Artemis Fowl.
meiwebbify's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really nice read and I can’t wait to read the next one.
sdertinger's review against another edition
Rufus falls for the nearly invisible town of Feylawn, especially after he finds this mysterious and shiny train in his grandpa's old barn. There is so much danger that ensues since the point of leaving Feylawn with the train, that he does not believe his eyes with all that he sees. Soon he finds out that this train is not an ordinary train, it is what will help the fairy-like creatures, feylings, get back to the Green World—their home, before it's too late and they all die. His cousin Abigail tags along on this deathly adventure and Rufus constantly is contemplating whether he is good enough because one small mistake could literally be a fatal error.
Endless fatal errors, magical (yet odd) happenings, feylings, mischievous goblins, and the cutest Bobalo Fling. This book will win the hearts of fantasy lovers, and those who have an eye for an epic, near-death adventure.
Endless fatal errors, magical (yet odd) happenings, feylings, mischievous goblins, and the cutest Bobalo Fling. This book will win the hearts of fantasy lovers, and those who have an eye for an epic, near-death adventure.
audreylee's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
becca873's review
4.0
Feylawn has always been an unusual place. Whether it's the eyeglasses that constantly vanish or the power that consistently shuts off, strange things always seem to be happening at Feylawn. One summer, Rufus and his cousin Abigail discover the Feylings, fairy-like creatures that live at Feylawn that most people cannot see. The Feylings are sick and many are dying. Can Rufus and Abigail help the Feylings find their magical train that will send them back to their world?
I always enjoy books that fall into the "magical realism" category, so I was immediately drawn to the description. I enjoyed the family dynamics in the book between Rufus, his parents, his aunt and cousin, and his grandfather. The magical elements of the story with the Feylings, the train, the seeds, etc., were fun as well. I did feel like the ending was a little abrupt. I think an epilogue would have been helpful to provide a little more closure, but since there is a sequel in the works, maybe that was intentional.
This is my first time reading anything by this author. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Slater, and I look forward to adding this book to my library collection soon. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
I always enjoy books that fall into the "magical realism" category, so I was immediately drawn to the description. I enjoyed the family dynamics in the book between Rufus, his parents, his aunt and cousin, and his grandfather. The magical elements of the story with the Feylings, the train, the seeds, etc., were fun as well. I did feel like the ending was a little abrupt. I think an epilogue would have been helpful to provide a little more closure, but since there is a sequel in the works, maybe that was intentional.
This is my first time reading anything by this author. I look forward to reading more by Ms. Slater, and I look forward to adding this book to my library collection soon. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.