Books with author J.H Sweet

The River of Wisdom houses the Library of the Ages, where all known knowledge is stored for mankind. The fairies must help the Spirit of Knowledge regain the services of his librarian, a nymph, who was lured away by the Spirit of Ignorance. While leading this mission, Mimosa struggles with the most difficult decision of her life, one that may eventually lead to the ultimate sacrifice—the loss of her fairy spirit.

Includes Fourteen Books: Bumblebee and the Maze of Regret, Fern and the Candle of Friendship, Cherry and the Adventures of Pwensfourth-Greeves Mistooken, Ambrosia and the Elemental Fairies; Jasmine, the Journal, and Magnolia’s Sacrifice; Raven and the Children of the Rainbow, Pennyroyal and the Last Rhinoceros, Lilac and the Secret of Obsidian, Sparrow and Edelweiss’s Ghost; Quince, Amethyst, and the Forever Journey; Dandelion and the Box of Illusion, Hollyhock and the Christmas of the Swans, Eglantine and the Laughing Owl, and The Glass Fairy. Ages 7+

The Ship of Pools is a magical ship that delivers cargo to many destinations all over the world. The many pools of the ship contain freight such as mules, tools, jewels, stools, rules, and ghouls. When the captain of the Ship of Pools abandons his vessel, Sandpiper and her friends must find a way to make the cargo deliveries. Without a skipper, this trip is destined to be the ship’s final voyage. But by a strange twist of fate, the fairies are able to find a new crew for the magical Ship of Pools.

When a baby superhero is kidnapped, Raven, Obsidian, and Amber are called to Michigan to help the Jewel Fairies find and rescue the infant. Several brownies and superheroes also join the efforts to track a goblin-like creature called a phooba that was hired to steal the baby. The search leads to a camp filled with hundreds of phoobas, where the rescuers have to face off with two, giant spectral monsters. When the heroes finally reach a hidden cave where the baby superhero is being held, they discover yet another giant surprise.

Larkspur and Alyssum are very good-natured and obliging fairies, always concerned with helping others whenever possible. However, when the girls meet a polecat named Sniggerbly Wiskerfink, he puts their charitable and caring feelings to the test by sending them on numerous pointless errands and fruitless tasks. Again and again, the girls are convinced that they must help the polecat: His urgent requests and pleadings are so imperative that his dire needs must be genuine! During this crazy adventure of seeking useless items that include Life’s elusive Bowl of Cherries, pink pickles, chartreuse pinecones, and even Mrs. Astor’s Pet Horse, the fairies are actually persuaded to chase a goose. Unfortunately, Sniggerbly Wiskerfink has asked for help so many times when he didn’t really need it, and sent others on endless useless pursuits for so many long years, no one is willing to come to his aid when he truly finds himself in trouble. Larkspur and Alyssum appear to be his only hope. But has the polecat burned these bridges too?

In addition to being haunted, the Inn of the Whispers holds many secrets, including a magical conservatory with seven doorways to other places. While investigating this newly discovered treasure, the fairies help a trow rid a town of excessive foxes, and assist in finding a magic weathervane. In trying to discover the source of the unexplained whispers at the inn, the fairies are led to a mysterious library with a statue and a painting that may hold the answers to a strange, colorful, and lost fairy handbook.

When five fairies receive the exact same mysterious Valentine message, they set out on a journey to save all love in the world. With help from the brownies, they follow a series of puzzling clues to find the Heart of Fire. Once again led through one of the doorways in the magical conservatory, the fairies and brownies visit a few familiar faces including Ms. Moongill, the alchemist, and the Candy-and-Flowers Monster. When the many clues don’t seem to be leading anywhere, solving the mystery becomes somewhat frustrating. Their persistence finally pays off when they are taken deep into the Forgotten Forest. However, the Heart of Fire turns out to be something totally unexpected.

At the end of the summer, Sparrow takes a trip to Germany to visit her pen pal, a winter wren fairy. While there, Winter and Sparrow team up with Emerald, one of the Jewel Fairies. The three are invited to stay at a castle that is rumored to be haunted. Following several mysterious events, the girls discover the ghost of an edelweiss fairy who disappeared over a century ago. Amidst whirlwind visits to Holland, Denmark, and Austria, the fairies somehow find the time to work with a mermaid and an ancient knight to free Edelweiss’s spirit and rid the castle of an evil spriggan.

When Helenium and her friends discover a painting that is a little too real, they end up trapped inside a mixed-up house that seems to have swallowed them. During their attempt to escape, the fairies encounter many unusual objects and appliances such as a slide projector that thinks it’s a toaster, a bed in a fireplace, a pincushion that blows bubbles, a musical rug, and a toothbrush that acts like a blow dryer. They also meet a talking Dalmatian. After taking on challenges that include corralling a giant insect and tackling an enormous pile of laundry, the fairies finally realize that they are going to have to carefully listen to the words of the Dalmatian to find the exit they are seeking.

Several doors of the magical conservatory at the Inn of the Whispers remain unexplored by the fairies. Upon entering an enchanted apple orchard and meeting a unicorn, Apple and her friends set out on a puzzling journey to find the Western Star, which is rumored to be a lost jewel with healing powers. During their travels, the fairies meet a very superstitious woman, an alchemist with an unusual house, and a Candy-and-Flowers Monster. They also visit an Elf Circle before meeting an old friend who is finally able to lead them to the Western Star.

Minnow is from the Far North Region of Fairies. Along with Madam Shrew and Milkweed, she welcomes visitors Pumpkinwing, Teasel, and Firefly to a special Fairy Circle. Trolls are ordinarily confused much of the time and are not too smart. Mr. Keen is unique among trolls because he is brilliant. The fairies set out on a mission to consult Mr. Keen about a problem involving a lost ogre child named Tad. Then they must seek out a rare troll butterfly to help lead the rock-throwing, tantrum-prone Tad home to his family. During this adventure, we learn the history of toadstool rings. And the fairies conduct an important toadstool ring experiment to benefit their local troll friends.

Includes Fourteen Books: Bumblebee and the Maze of Regret, Fern and the Candle of Friendship, Cherry and the Adventures of Pwensfourth-Greeves Mistooken, Ambrosia and the Elemental Fairies; Jasmine, the Journal, and Magnolia's Sacrifice; Raven and the Children of the Rainbow, Pennyroyal and the Last Rhinoceros, Lilac and the Secret of Obsidian, Sparrow and Edelweiss's Ghost; Quince, Amethyst, and the Forever Journey; Dandelion and the Box of Illusion, Hollyhock and the Christmas of the Swans, Eglantine and the Laughing Owl, and The Glass Fairy. Ages 7+