The Jack the Fairy Series

By Tom McLaughlin

A winged boy faces unicorns, Bigfoot and escaped bad fairies in hilarious magical adventures.

whimsical · humorous · adventurous

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.13, from 15 readers

What is The Jack the Fairy series by Tom McLaughlin about?

Written and published between 2024 and 2025, Tom McLaughlin’s Jack the Fairy follows ten-year-old Jack after he discovers he has wings and magical powers. Across three fast-paced adventures, Jack tackles a happiness crisis involving unicorns, hunts a pants-stealing Bigfoot and battles escaped bad fairies, while learning to manage his powers and friendships. Ideal for children aged around seven and over who enjoy comic fantasy, magical creatures and illustrated chapter books. Includes rude humour, flatulence jokes, underpants, slapstick peril and mildly frightening monsters.

Genres

Fantasy Humour Adventure

About the author

Tom McLaughlin is a talented author and illustrator from the UK. He is best known for writing and illustrating funny books like 'The Accidental Prime Minister' and 'The Accidental Secret Agent'. Tom loves making children laugh with his stories and pictures, and he hopes to inspire young readers to use their imagination every day.

All the books in The Jack the Fairy series (in order)

Jack the Fairy: The Day the Unicorns Stopped Farting

by Tom McLaughlin

Book 1 of 3

On his tenth birthday, Jack sprouts wings—and discovers the world's happiness depends on unicorn bottoms.

Published: 2024

Jack the Fairy The Night Bigfoot Stole My Pants

by Tom McLaughlin

Book 2 of 3

Jack’s first solo fairy mission goes wildly wrong when a Bigfoot steals his favourite pants.

Published: 2024

Jack the Fairy: The Week the Bad Fairies Escaped!

by Tom McLaughlin

Book 3 of 3

A rescue mission turns treacherous when friendly fairies reveal a dangerous plan for the magical world.

Published: 2025

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