First Rave Reviews for Kingdom of Nerada ‘Isabella Airyfairyabelous & the Sleepy Dragon’

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Isabella Airyfairyabelous & the Sleepy Dragon is a delightful and whimsical tale that carries young readers—and the adults who read with them—on a marvelous journey filled with colour, humour, and imagination. With playful imagery, the story captures the timeless charm of fairy tales. At its heart lies a touching metaphor: a child’s desire to heal her ill mother.

Marie Lukic delicately imbues the book with wonderful vocabulary, encouraging children to delight in the richness and joy of language as they follow Isabella’s magical quest. She has created a world full of magic and mischief that children feel right at home in.

Review by Jodi Rose, ballerina & writer

Review 2 by Lavita Mossop: Primary school teacher, EAL expert and writer

‘Isabella Airyfairyabelous and the Sleepy Dragon’ is a wonderful, story.

Life in the palace has so much happening with adventure at every turn. A crystal ball and magical spells abound.

Doughnut eating magical Dragons fly through the story. The cast of amazing characters include an enchantress,

the Cyclops, a Gryphon, goblins and fairy folk.

Isabella is a feisty princess and an amazing problem solver. She is ready for anything. Dragon hunting keeps

Princess Isabella busy. A dragon suddenly zooms up to the sky with Isabella on his back, then zooms back down

plunging into the icy river, Despite Princess Isabella’s terror she stays calm and holds on tight! Especially when on

one trip she falls from the sky, hurtling down at a dizzying height, miles from the earth!

Problems plague the palace. Even the King and Queen look for help from brave Princess Isabella.

She risks herself in her quest to solve them especially  when the solutions are magical and elusive, because,

‘deep down she knew she would find a way.’

Isabella AiryFairyabelous is a beautifully written story.

The imaginative details make this book a page turner for young readers!