Author: Edwina Wyatt
Illustrator: Lauren O'Hara
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: October 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781760657048

Review

Junkyard Fairies #1: Dig Deep

MEET THE JUNKYARD FAIRIES

Fur, Tip and Nug live in a chipped, china teapot at the bottom of the junkyard. They are messy, bossy and never eat their vegetables. With the help of a burping toad, a sleeping giant and a monstrous caterpillar, the junkyard fairies can find a way to fix just about anything.

Join them as they navigate life at the bottom of the heap, making rusty magic and turning trash into treasure.

The first title in a new series full of magic, charm, mischief and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O’Hara, co-creator of Frindleswylde

Age 7+

Fantasy & Magical Realism

REVIEWS:

“This is one of my favourite children’s releases of the year…” – The Guardian. As Featured in the Guardian Good Gift Guide.

“I’m a big fan of the writing of Edwina Wyatt – her work evokes a sense of nostalgia, a sense of coziness and always offers quality descriptive language. This is the first title in a new series, a series of connected short stories full of ‘magic, charm, mischief and mayhem’. This is a great read for young readers ages 7 plus and a great read aloud. Five thumbs up.” – Paul Macdonald of The Children’s Bookshop.

“An instant classic: Unlike all the other fairies you’ve heard of before…with sentences both elegant in their conciseness and rich with lyrical prose, and masterfully illustrated, the endearing characters and charming world building from the dream team of Edwina Wyatt and Lauren O’Hara herald this new release an instant classic.”– My Chapter Book Heart.

” A whimsical and completely charming new series.This is a beautifully written and thoughtfully presented book…Funny, quirky, warm and an overall wonderful read for highly creative, imaginative and thoughtful readers.” – One More Page, Liz Ledden

“Absolutely breathtaking. It’s finally here and it is gorgeous! Her writing is just otherworldly. She’s magical: Edwina Wyatt. And she’s put her magic into a book… Just beautiful – definitely recommending Junkyard Fairies. The way her brain just conjures her magic is a thing to behold.” Middle Grade Mavens

“A fun combination of gross and cute that will appeal to young readers. Sweet and funny. These fantastical stories hinge on recognisable situations and emotions for younger readers and may help put their feelings into words. Perfect for reading out loud.”– Books + Publishing

“The start to this fun series is just what we need – something magical and whimsical, that invites readers to think about fairies in a different way…a joy to read.” – The Book Muse