Dead Fairy Tales

The Fairies, Elves, and Dwarves of the Bellrow Colony have never experienced the death of one of their own. But, today, Alithia was found dead in the Meadow. A wise ruling Elf named Maggred is summoned to come to the Colony immediately. Ayala, the oldest fairie in the Colony goes to tell Birdie, an Elf who is one-quarter human. Birdie, at age fifteen, has experienced hardship and the death of her Mother when she was just five. She lives with her Aunt Teresa, who hates Birdie but tries...
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The Fairies, Elves, and Dwarves of the Bellrow Colony have never experienced the death of one of their own. But, today, Alithia was found dead in the Meadow. A wise ruling Elf named Maggred is summoned to come to the Colony immediately. Ayala, the oldest fairie in the Colony goes to tell Birdie, an Elf who is one-quarter human. Birdie, at age fifteen, has experienced hardship and the death of her Mother when she was just five. She lives with her Aunt Teresa, who hates Birdie but tries to conceal it. Birdie's father, an Elf, lives far away and has never seen Birdie, and she knows little of him. Birdie has a future in the Bellrow Colony that she will soon learn about. The legacy of her Mother is that Birdie loves her Savior and lives for him as do all those who live in the Bellrow Colony. Along the way, Birdie's life will change, the Colony will grow strong, and her faith will increase as she faces each challenge in her life and that of the Colony.If you enjoy books like those written by Tolkien or C.S. Lewis, then this fast-moving fantasy featuring an Elf named Birdie along with many Elves, Dwarves, and Fairies, will carry you through from beginning to end. Following the life of a young girl who is learning how to live as a human and an Elf; enduring bullying and some who hate her; and, finding who she is meant to be will resonate with young women who endure the feelings of being an outsider, an Elf amidst humans, bullying, and family who may be less than they hoped to have. Finding her way through grief, rejection, mocking, and hate, Birdie falters, finds her way, and continues to learn and grow.