Children's Review & Trailer ~ A Fairy Extraordinary Christmas Story ~ A.J. York

A Fairy Extraordinary Christmas Story by A.J. York
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Genre: Children's Holiday
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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Synopsis
Upstairs in the Anderson's attic there is chatter coming from the Christmas, Easter and Halloween boxes. Someone new has arrived. Tallulah the Christmas Fairy wakes up to find herself attached to the top of a tree. She soon makes friends and has a magical first Christmas. Once the festivities are over, Tallulah finds herself in the attic with the other decorations from Easter and Halloween. Each year they watch the seasons change as they wait excitedly for the turn to go downstairs. Until one day new boxes appear and then the unthinkable happens. A Fairy Extraordinary Christmas Story is a magical and uplifting tale for the whole family.

This sweet Christmas story is sure to spark a young one's imagination as well as cause some reminiscing for adults!

Tallulah is a Christmas Fairy and has just awakened in her new home. She gets a special place on top of the Christmas tree, where she is able to see all the goings-on in her home with the Anderson family. She quickly makes friends with the other Christmas decorations and once Christmas is past, the other seasons' decorations. As the Anderson children grow up, things change for all the decorations. And in some ways, those changes are bittersweet.

Watching as the decorations for each season wait their turn with such excitement, how they stand guard as the others take their turns, and support one another while they wait had me fondly remembering my childhood and holiday decorating. I also found myself hoping my children will have fond memories of holidays as I delighted in reading about Tallulah and the others creating special memories for the Andersons...and each other.

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**Young Reader Review ~ Delilah Dusticle's Transylvanian Adventure ~ A.J. York**

Delilah Dusticle's Transylvanian Adventure by A.J. York
Delilah Dusticle #2
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Genre: Young Reader
Source: I received an ecopy in exchange for an honest review
Rating: 4 Bookworms

Synopsis
Delilah Dusticle is back with an action packed mission. In this illustrated instalment, Delilah and the Dustbusters are invited to Transylvania to cater for the Hallow Eve Ball. All is not what it seems and Count Dracula has a very unusual request.

This is the second in a series of stories following Delilah and the Dustbusters on adventures around the world. Get ready to join the fun and experience the magic.

This is the second in the Delilah Dusticle series. If you missed my review of the first book, Delilah Dusticle, you can read it here. I found this second installment even more enjoyable than the first!

In this installment, Delilah and her friends are well established in their cleaning business. So well established that Delilah is contacted to make a special trip - to Transylvania and to the home of one Count Dracula. While visiting, Delilah learns a few things about herself - her history as well as her special abilities. Things that make her interesting to those who'd exploit her talents.

What I enjoyed so much about this second book was that Ms. York incorporated some history of World War II, and folklore such as that of Dracula and Irish folklore of the fae. All this made for a more exciting, action-packed tale, It was very interesting. I'm rather excited to see what's next for Delilah and her friends.