Books Like How to Ditch Your Fairy
Families who loved How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teen starts comparing their life to everyone else's highlight reels or feels like they were dealt a losing hand. While set in a whimsical world where fairies grant specific types of luck, the story addresses the very real teenage struggle of envy and the false belief that others have it easier. Fourteen year old Charlie is stuck with a parking fairy she cannot use, while her friends have fairies for fashion and popularity. Her hilarious and eventually disastrous attempts to swap her luck for something better serve as a brilliant metaphor for self acceptance. Parents will appreciate how the story moves beyond simple magic to explore the complexity of female friendships and the importance of being careful what you wish for. It is a lighthearted yet insightful look at finding your own worth when you are busy wishing you were someone else. The book is perfect for middle schoolers navigating social hierarchies and those who feel like they do not quite fit the mold.
