Supriya's Banter
Forests and Faeries
Author: Srivalli Rekha
Publisher: Artoonsinn (3 July 2024); 9059811895
Language: English
Paperback: 176 pages
Srivalli Rekha’s collection of 13 short fantasy tales feels like dipping your toes into whimsical puddles—each splash surprises you with a new colour. Each of these stories carries a dash of curiosity, oodles of charm and a pinch of fairy dust.
The stories range from moonlit rabbit deals (“The Deal”) to clever siblings outsmarting witches (“Astra and the Old Witch”) and tooth fairies inspiring future professions (“The Tooth Faerie’s Friend”).
Rekha builds worlds where animals whisper secrets, faeries peek from behind petals, and children learn life’s softer lessons in enchanting ways, but not without dusting them with a sheen of magic.
The language is clear and easy to read. The plots, brimming with twists and turns, move fast. However, woven between the charm and magic are subtle reminders about fairness, friendship, and the courage to stand up for what is right.
Each tale is like a pocket-sized adventure—bold, bright, and sometimes even tinged with a thought that catches you after the story ends. The artwork is simple yet interesting, the perfect touch to bring each mini world to life without stealing the show.
In short, Forests and Faeries is a delightful passport to the imagination. Whether you read one story at bedtime or zip through them all in one go, you’ll walk away with a smile—or maybe a gentle nudge to find the magic in your backyard.
