My Fairy Grandmother

Ten-year-old Kaitlin dreads a sweltering summer visit with the grandmother she barely knows—until Viola begins spinning an extraordinary tale of fairies, a wicked count, a kidnapped girl in a cage, and a voice powerful enough to defeat evil. Is Grandma losing her mind, or has she truly hidden an unbelievable past? As mother and daughter listen, they discover that the line between fairy tale and family history is thinner than they ever imagined. A warm, bittersweet story about memory, sacrifice, and the stories that outlive us.

• A grandmother's 'fairy tale' might be the literal, unbelievable truth of your own family history—but is she a storyteller or slipping into dementia?
• Perfect read-aloud for grandmothers and granddaughters: whimsical enough for kids, layered enough for adults.
• A clean fantasy with real emotional stakes—sacrifice, grief, and a voice powerful enough to defeat evil.
• The ambiguous ending (magic or memory loss?) makes it an ideal book-club pick, with discussion questions included.

“"Fairy tales are more than true—not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten."”

Perfect for a reader who loves clean, imaginative fairy-tale fiction with emotional depth—especially mothers and grandmothers who enjoy sharing books across generations.