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When Nikki experiences a surprising mishap in dodgeball, she is whisked away to an unexpected realm called Fairy Tale land. In this new setting, she must confront strange characters and challenges while exploring her own dreams and aspirations. Nikki’s journey mixes humor, friendship, and self‑discovery as she searches for a path back to the real world and learns the value of perseverance and imagination.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rachel Renée Russell
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