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Dorrie, an eager but accident-prone fairy, constantly causes mishaps with her spells. When her attempts keep backfiring, she hopes her fairy godmother can remedy the chaos. Yet the godmother herself is notoriously clumsy, adding her own brand of chaos. The tale follows their misadventures as they try to learn and grow, while a less‑misguided adult character steps in to guide them toward order. "Mixed‑up Magic" blends playful youth‑relative humor with gentle lessons about responsibility and teamwork, making it an engaging read for young readers who enjoy whimsical fantasy.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Gail Herman
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