The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
By Ben Miller
A new supermarket hides a dangerous fairytale world—and Lana’s brother must believe again.
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Average score: 4.71
From 14 readers
What do our readers think of The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the imaginative fairytale adventure, magical setting and sibling teamwork. Some children find the story less magical or memorable than they expect.
What does the Pageticker team say about The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale?
The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale is a warm, imaginative adventure that mixes classic fairytales with a very modern supermarket. Ben Miller gives Lana and Harrison a touching sibling relationship, while the darker witchy peril adds genuine excitement; best suited to confident junior readers who enjoy stories about stories.
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What is The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale about?
Lana adores stories, especially those she shares with her brother, Harrison. When Harrison grows too old for their games, Lana feels lonely. One day, she discovers a portal to a darker, more perilous fairytale world hidden in a new supermarket. The characters there need her help to defeat an evil witch. Lana must convince Harrison to believe in stories again and join her on this magical adventure before it's too late.
About the author
Ben Miller is a much-loved British author and actor. He is famous for writing exciting and funny children's books like 'The Night I Met Father Christmas' and 'The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'. Ben loves making up magical stories that inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading adventures.
Discussion ideas around The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
Growing apart: Why does Harrison decide he is too old for games, and what helps him reconnect with Lana?
The power of stories: How do stories and imagination help Lana when she feels lonely or frightened?
Fairytales with a twist: How does the fairytale world in the book differ from the happy-ever-after stories Lana expects?
Courage and teamwork: What makes Lana brave, and how do her strengths work together with Harrison’s?
Magic in ordinary places: If a magical portal appeared somewhere familiar, such as a supermarket or school, where would you hope it led?
Pages
304 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2021
First published
2020
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