It's a hot sunny day and the fairies have gathered at the polished pebble pond for a swimming party. But Nixie, the bad, bad fairy's wonky wand is up to its usual mischief and soon the peaceful pond becomes a froggy fiasco! Bumblebees' bottoms-Nixie's in trouble . . . again! Perfect for readers who like their fairies with a bit of mischief!

`I absolutely love Nixie, a funny little fairy with attitude. This is a stylishly told, delightful story for girls just starting to tackle chapter books - or a brilliant bedtime story to be read aloud.' Jacqueline Wilson `Children who love books about mischievous characters will love this - so perfect for Horrid Henry or Angela Nicely fans.' Amazon reviewer `Nixie is a fairy with attitude!' Waterstones reviewer `Nixie is the coolest fairy ever, although I would not like to have her wand.' Caitlin, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk `I really like Nixie because she gets into lots of trouble which makes me laugh.' Darcey, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk `A refreshing new slant on the wonderful world of fairies' The Lancashire Evening Post

A fairy series with a difference. Promoting a go-getting and practical approach to life while at the same time offering all the enchantment and magic that fairy fans love. Although a little mischievous, Nixie the bad, bad fairy is tough, smart, and practical, but most importantly lovable! This modern fairy story is beautifully illustrated throughout by the talented Ali Pye. A refreshingly fun look at the world of fairies, who are not all goody-goodies, but are actually a little naughty at times! Perfect for fans of the Rainbow Magic series. This fairy story captures all of the fun and excitement of playing outdoors on a hot and sunny day.

Cas spent many years having a fabulous time, and a great deal of fun, working in children's television drama with CBBC. She made lots of award winning programmes like: The Story of Tracy Beaker, Jackanory: Muddle Earth and the Magician of Samarkand, Big Kids, and Kerching! Now she's having a fabulous time, and a great deal of fun writing books for children and mucking about with her family. She's also author of the Harvey Drew books, comedy adventures about space trash, published by Hot Key Books. She's Patron of Reading at a local primary school and does lots of school visits and festivals, which she loves. Cas has four children and lives in Oxfordshire with her family, some chickens, a couple of cats and a daft dog called Bramble. Nixie is based on her tomboy daughter who liked to wear her fairy costume with wellington boots and a green plastic army hat. It was a great look. Ali Pye grew up in the Herefordshire countryside and moved to London when she w

A fairy series with a difference. Promoting a go-getting and practical approach to life while at the same time offering all the enchantment and magic that fairy fans love. Although a little mischievous, Nixie the bad, bad fairy is tough, smart, and practical, but most importantly lovable! This modern fairy story is beautifully illustrated throughout by the talented Ali Pye. A refreshingly fun look at the world of fairies, who are not all goody-goodies, but are actually a little naughty at times! Perfect for fans of the Rainbow Magic series. This fairy story captures all of the fun and excitement of playing outdoors on a hot and sunny day.