In the midst of a terrible storm, a young man tells a story to the kids he is watching about a rogue tooth fairy named What the Dickens. The story revolves around the tooth fairy's journey to find a home among the skibbereen tribe, all while influencing and intermingling with the human world in unexpected ways. The novel is a tale of imagination, faith, and hope, reminding readers of the power of belief in the impossible and the importance of keeping a childlike ability to accept and dream.
The narrative is structured as a story within a story, with the main plot focusing on the tooth fairy's adventures and the frame story set during a stormy night where the tooth fairy's tale is told to distract and entertain children. The book explores themes of duty, life lessons, and the impact of storytelling, showcasing Maguire's talent for creating a whimsical and fantastical world that captivates readers of all ages.
From The Publisher:
"Gregory Maguire does for the dark and stormy night what he did for witches in Wicked." - The New York Times Book Review
A terrible storm is raging, and Dinah is huddled by candlelight with her brother, sister, and cousin Gage, who is telling a very unusual tale. It's the story of What-the-Dickens, a newly hatched orphan creature who finds he has an attraction to teeth, a crush on a cat named McCavity, and a penchant for getting into trouble. One day he happens upon a feisty girl skibberee working as an Agent of Change - trading coins for teeth - and learns of a dutiful tribe of tooth fairies to which he hopes to belong. As his tale unfolds, however, both What-the-Dickens and Dinah come to see that the world is both richer and far less sure than they ever imagined.
Ratings (1)
Incredible (1) |
Reader Stats (3):
Read It (1) | |
Want To Read (2) |
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.
