Lone Star Book Blog Tour: The Mischief Series by Amanda M. Thrasher (review of book 2 & giveaway)

THE MISCHIEF SERIES
Mischief in the Mushroom Patch
A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch
Spider Web Scramble
Stranger in the Mushroom Patch
by
AMANDA M. THRASHER
Chapter Book / Fantasy / Action & Adventure / 2ND-4TH Grade
Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
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Mischief in the Mushroom Patch, 2/2013, 146 pgs


Where do fairies get their magical fairy dust? After leaving the mushroom patch without permission, two mischievous fairies find themselves in more trouble than they can handle. Boris, with a broken ankle and a bent wing, is unable to walk or fly, and Lilly must devise a plan to escort him safely back to the mushroom patch. As with all actions, there are consequences! Lilly and Boris have broken colony rules and wasted precious fairy dust. Sentenced to work in the dust factory, the two learn a valuable lesson about the production of fairy dust, but can they survive the foreman?
A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch, 2/2013, 162 pgs
Lilly, Boris, and Jack are back! The three friends are together again in this newest addition to the Mischief Series. A natural disaster has taken the elders by surprise, and the scientists are unprepared. Damage to the colony is inevitable! Can the Master Engineers devise a plan to save the colony before they lose their home? The fairies’ Kick-a-Berry Match has been postponed as well, and the fairies must find new ways to entertain themselves until the pitch dries up. Along the way, they make a new friend named Pearle, and though she cannot walk, she can fly with ease. Valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and perseverance will be learned as the fairies embark on their newest adventure.
Spider Web Scramble, 2/2016, 170 pgs
Every third year, on the fifth full moon, the Mushroom Patch holds a magical Spider Web Scramble. Excitement buzzes through the forest as the fairies prepare to scramble the magical webs in order to complete the course. As a special treat, the elders disclose that the stars will be coming down to join in and play. A wish will be granted for the fairies who are pure of heart and manage to beat the clock, locating the star that has their name etched on it. With the no-fly rule in place, teamwork is the only way Pearle can complete the course. But little do they know that possible danger is in their midst. Will the magical spider web scramble be postponed? Will the stars grant Lilly, Boris, and Jack their wishes? Find out in this delightful magical adventure.
Stranger in the Mushroom Patch, 2/15/22, 212 pages
Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA)
Lilly, Boris, and Jack Are Back! Get Ready for a Human Attack!
Who knew a slimy moss bomb war between friends would lead to an adventure of a lifetime! From strategizing with the elders for their playful battle to, of all things, escaping the clutches of a human! It doesn’t take long to learn the fairies shockingly have more in common with the child than they ever could have imagined. Broderick, everyone’s favorite spider, provides the goodies, and Lilly supplies the fairy songs and games. Filled with twists and turns, adventure, and fun, find out if the fairies and the elders can help the stranger reunite with her family. Or will there be a human attack?!
My review is for A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch – Book 2 in the Mischief Series.

“The more the merrier was always the fairy way!”

A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch by Amanda M. Thrasher is book 2 in the Mischief Series, and it’s an absolute delight for second-grade to fourth-grade readers, but don’t let that deter you if you are a more mature reader or if you love to read aloud to your own little ones in your life. This sweet story in this series is perfect for readers of all ages and can stand alone, but be warned: Once you read one story, you will want to read them all!

The mushroom patch is a colony of fairies, both elders and  fairlings (young fairies), who live and work and play and learn together. This cute story (book 2) is mainly about the daily lives of several of the fairlings, including Lilly, Boris, Jack, Ivy, Rosie, and Pearle. They attend classes that will help them contribute to the overall health and well-being of the mushroom patch when they are older. But what child doesn’t love to play? In this story, the fairlings like to play Kick-a-Berry, akin to soccer, but an early start to the rainy season puts a damper on the rematch against Jack’s team and the opposing team. The pitch for the rematch is flooded, so the game is suspended, but that isn’t the only problem plaguing the mushroom patch.

A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch is a great narrative for all readers because it emphasizes the principles of a happy and productive life that we should all follow, such as sharing, teamwork, empathy/sympathy, and thoughtfulness for each other’s feelings. The mushroom patch is a charming and idyllic microcosm of these positive behaviors that are sometimes lacking in the real world. An interesting dynamic is that the fairlings live in dormitories, and the elders are in charge of everything, from teaching to mushroom patch maintenance and engineering, so familial relationships in this colony are unclear. What is clear is the wonderful way all the fairies, both young and old alike, come together to solve their latest dilemma.

An added bonus in A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch is inclusion and respect for another’s disabilities. While Pearle is in a wheelchair (or chariot as the little fairies call it), she has plenty of skills and can even participate in Kick-a-Berry in her own unique way. On a different note, some readers might scratch their heads at the old-fashioned gender roles of girls wearing dresses and attending cooking and sewing classes, while boys attend colony shop/colony architectonics and are highly competitive at sports and play. Ivy, however, does break this stereotype by loving to rock climb and play sports with a fierce competitive spirit. While Ivy lacks any natural skills and the inclination to cook and sew, she still tries her best for the good of the colony when disaster strikes, as do all the fairlings in the mushroom patch.

Amanda M. Thrasher’s writing is easy for young readers, with a plot substantial enough to keep all readers engaged and utterly charmed by these little fairies and their adorable mushroom patch. The elements of whimsy and fairy magic are naturally high, and this book, and the entire Mischief Series, will enchant and maybe provide a bit of an escape and diversion from real-world complications and worries, even if only for a little while.

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I received a free copy of this book from Lone Star Book Blog Tours in exchange for my honest review.


Amanda M. Thrasher was born in England, moved to Texas, and resides there still. She’s an award-winning author of Young Adult, General Fiction, Middle Grade, Early Reader Chapter, and Picture Books. Amanda is a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA), earning the award in multiple categories, including Young Adult, General Fiction, and Early Reader Chapter Books. She is also a multiple Gold Medal winner of the Readers’ Favorite International Book awards, a New Apple Literary Award, and has earned a first-place North Texas Book Festival award.

Amanda founded and is the CEO of Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, an independent publishing company. She shares her writing and publishing experience with others through school visits, book signings, trade conferences, and workshops for aspiring writers of all ages.

In addition, Amanda was contracted to write a graphic novel for the Driving on the Right Side of the Road Program. The publication is part of the Driving on the Right Side of the Road (DRSR) program, developed by the Law-Related Education Department of the State Bar of Texas Law Focused Education, Inc., and the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center with funding from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Department of Transportation. The program’s purpose is to offer a preventive educational program to encourage responsible decision-making when it comes to obeying traffic laws and following safe practices. The graphic novel titled What If … A Story of Shattered Lives was adapted into a reader’s theater for as few as five speakers or as many as twenty-six.
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5 Replies to “Lone Star Book Blog Tour: The Mischief Series by Amanda M. Thrasher (review of book 2 & giveaway)”

  1. This sounds like such a fun (and sneakily educational) series. Will get them all and await my grandbaby getting old enough to listen to me read to her! Thanks for sharing.

    • Jan, I loved Book 2 and will definitely read the rest in the series. I’ve been creating a fairy garden in our backyard, so this series is perfect for me right now. 🙂