SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Gr 5 Up-Teenager Emaline Pixley, aka Pix,
performs heroic feats with her ability to fly and superstrength.
During a TV interview, Pix claims that she has powers because she's
a fairy princess, and the mean kids at school start to ridicule her
even more than they did before. Pix is an admirable yet relatable
protagonist who tries to save the day, be a good friend, and fit
in. Though she makes an effort to avoid relying on her powers in an
attempt to be “normal,” she can't escape a destiny filled with
talking animals, weird monsters, a pushy prince, and plenty of
other adventures. Readers will be rooting for this sweet, funny
heroine to find a way to reconcile the ordinary and extraordinary
sides of her life. The cartoonlike artwork bursts with color and is
bound to appeal even to the most reluctant readers. VERDICT A fast
and funny superhero story with lots of heart.-Andrea Lipinski, New
York Public Library
VOYA -- Schigiel mixes superhero action with fairy tale tropes and
lots of humor to create a fun story with a strong, appealing
teenage female protagonist. Pix's friends aren't merely there for
background, but have distinct personalities and play important
roles in the story as well. Schigiel uses a colorful, cartoony
style and draws his human characters to look like people, for
example, Pix looks like a cute teenage girl with a realistic
figure, and her superhero costume is a modest (and cute) dress.
Libraries who want to provide good superhero role models for
younger teen girls should check out this book.
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