It's what is expected of Cory be a tooth fairy, just like her mother t she knows, even though still a trainee, that this path is not for her. She wants to do something that will help people; she just doesn't know what that is, so she takes a series of odd jobs, like babysitting Humpty for Mrs. Dumpty and helping Marjorie Muffet get the spiders out of her house, and she plays with her band while waiting to discover her true gifts. Meanwhile, the harassment from the Tooth Fairy Guild keeps increasing, and sometimes Cory's best efforts backfire. In an engaging start to a new series, Baker creates a whole world with fairies, brownies, ogres, and more that is so accessible readers feel they could join it if only they could find the portal. Cory's struggles th her mother, with bullies and friends, and with her desire to find her purpose in life e not limited by her small size and will resonate with readers, especially fans of Jessica Day George and Gail Carson Levine.

Tooth-fairy-in-training Cory decides to quit, incurring the vengeance of the Tooth Fairy Guild (and the disappointment of her mother). Baker's meandering narrative leads readers through a large cast of familiar figures from nursery rhymes and fairy tales as Cory pursues other jobs and eventually uncovers her other family legacy: Cupid. Though rather laboriously constructed, this is another appealing fairy-tale series from Baker.

Gr 5-8 When Cory decides to quit being a tooth fairy, she has no idea just how far the Tooth Fairy Guild will go to get her back. But she is determined to find a job that allows her to follow her heart. She tries babysitting Humpty Dumpty, an egg-shaped little boy who likes to climb, and the children of Gladys, the old woman who lived in a shoe. She helps can beans with Jack's mother, inventories Suzy's by the seashore's collection of seashell merchandise, and mow the lawn of the three little pigs. But the Guild refuses to leave her alone. And what about her visions? Do they really indicate a matchmaking ability or is something else wrong? In this delightfully reimagined fairy tale world, Baker takes readers for a funny yet sweet ride through the challenging task of finding where one belongs. Cory is an appealing heroine with a tender heart who faces the Guild with courage despite her mother's opposition. A variety of fairy-tale, mythological, and nursery-rhyme characters and stories make appearances in some highly amusing ways. This fractured fairy-tale radiates humor and creativity. It's thoroughly enjoyable in every way. Heidi Grange, Summit Elementary School, Smithfield, UT