Alaska Berry Fairies ~ Lizzie Scarlet
Author: Teresa Ascone
Contributed to Make A Scene Magazine by Teresa Ascone
July 20, 2010

If you enjoyed The Berry Fairies of Alaska, you will love the second book in the series: Alaska Berry Fairies ~ Lizzie Scarlet.
 “. . .on the longest day of the year, in the Land of the Midnight Sun, the Alaska berry fairy clans gathered beneath the Zell Meditee tree for rejoicing. The Matanuska Valley was at the peak of its leafy summer splendor. Many berry species were gloriously blooming and were expected to yield a record crop at Faybella Dyah, the time of harvest, still several months away.”  
Thus is the time and place set for Alaska Berry Fairies ~ Lizzie Scarlet, which continues the adventures of the small folk who tend the wild berries in the unique and glorious state of Alaska.
Enhanced with many full-color illustrations, the tale features Berry Fairy Seminary student Lizzie Scarlet of the Devil’s Club Clan, who is jealous of her schoolmate, Azuria Blue Twinkle of the Blueberry Clan. In her quest to win the Wazillian Award, the top school prize for most outstanding berry crop, Lizzie delves into the forbidden book of dark spells to cast an evil incantation meant to destroy Azuria’s blueberries. Peril and adventure ensue, plunging the young fairies into conflict and eventually teaching them valuable lessons in solving problems, forgiveness and redemption.
Alaskans will recognize familiar places such as Seldovia, where Azuria’s mother lives, Potter’s Marsh, where the berry fairy music festival is held and of course, the Matanuska Valley where Azuria’s prize crop of blueberries is located. Much of the action takes place on the Isle of Aeradeet, a sacred place invisible to all but magical folk, located somewhere in Cook Inlet.
Adult and child alike are invited to venture into this realm of fantasy once again, and enjoy the enchantment of the berry fairies --  their friendships, struggles, and celebrations -- as they tend the wild berries of Alaska.
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