Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making / Catherynne Valente /247 pages

This is a very special book. It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Phantom Tollbooth, and fairy tales in general yet the book is unique and supreme in its own right. The language and imagery are sooooo rich, the plot is wondrous, and the characters are real. This would make an awesome book discussion title for upper elementary or middle school. Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland will not appeal to all readers. You need to find the special reader who likes meaty fantasy that they can sink their teeth into.