All the Way to Fairyland: Fairy Stories

"All the Way to Fairyland: Fairy Stories" by Evelyn Sharp is a compilation of charming fairy tales from the late 1800s. The tales whisk readers away to magical lands inhabited by characters like a forgetful magician and a young princess, alongside a host of other fantastical creatures, all exploring themes of adventure, finding new things, and the search for joy. The captivating world of Nonamia acts as the setting for these imaginative stories, a place where dreams and reality become entangled. The book starts with a distracted magician living in a castle in the air, who meets a lovely princess seeking her own home. Their playful talk shows the princess's longing for friendship and a view of happiness filled with fun and smiles. As the princess starts her journey throughout Nonamia to find her castle, she has enchanting meetings along the way, such as encountering the Nonamiacs and a strange traveler, setting things up for exciting journeys ahead. This beginning part suggests a mix of comedy, lovable characters, and deep thoughts on what it means to be happy.