An enchanting story, eliza and her fairy adventures.
A magical doorway to the fairy world and a journey with a few flower friendships, each with a different talent.
An accidental fall puts her in a flower graveyard which is guarded by 2 evil witches.
My grandson loved it. Especially the narrator, she was brilliant.

I was super excited to read this book by Megan McDonald since my oldest loved all of her books growing up!

Eliza discovers that the crawl space in her bedroom is not just ordinary storage. It’s a secret door to the Land of UnderStair, a magical world filled with dreams, fairies, and enchanting flowers! Things suddenly take a turn when Eliza tries to pick a mysteriously beautiful flower. Can Poppy save Eliza before it’s too late?

Somehow I ended up with an audio book and a ebook of this book, which is kind of fun because I was able to observe more about the story.

Pros: The ebook version is adorable. The graphics are vivid and colorful. The story is fairly short, so it’s great for the kiddos who don’t sit still for very long.
The audiobook has such cute voices, and is actually played out as a dramatization. It makes it very easy to listen to and to pay attention to the story!

Cons: My only complaint with this book is the talk of a “demon wind.” For the ages it’s aimed at (5-9 years) I feel like that’s much too scary of a concept, especially for the younger audiences. There is also talk of witches and villains, which I’m not especially fond of for that age.

I would recommend parents give this a read through first to check and see if it’s appropriate for their children.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion. I rate this book as three stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies, the start of a new series by Megan McDonald, is a whimsical and enchanting tale that invites readers into a miniature world of magic and mischief. Known for her beloved Judy Moody books, McDonald brings her signature charm and humor to this delightful fairy adventure.

Stephanie Willing’s narration brings the characters to life with warmth and energy, making the audiobook an engaging experience for listeners of all ages. And while the story itself sparkles with imagination, the stunning illustrations by Lenny Wen add an extra layer of magic. With intricate, dreamy artwork, Wen’s visuals perfectly capture the wonder of the fairy realm, making it a joy to flip through the pages.

A perfect read (or listen!) for young fantasy lovers, Fairy Door Diaries is a promising start to what is sure to be a captivating new series.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media, the author And NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to the first book of what will surely become a beloved series.

A magical whimsical story of fairies, witches and and the Land of UnderStair. A tale of friendship and adventure, this story captivated my 6 year old. We listened to it before bed and she now wants her own crawl space hideout (and tiny magical door to the land of fairies).

Stephanie Willing did an excellent job with the voices that really captured the fun spirit of the story. Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for early access to the audiobook in exchange for an early review. All opinions are my own.

A fun audiobook to listen with your children. If they are spooked by witches or a demon-wind versus a good wind, might be worth a quick listen beforehand. But whimsical and fun otherwise!

I really love fairy books and this one hits the spot. From the room under the stair, to fairy land and the swamp, this book is great for young fantasy readers, I loved reading about Eliza’s adventure to save Poppy and her friends. I can’t wait to read more of these fairy adventures!

From the author that wrote the Judy Moody books, comes a brand new series filled with magic and wonder! 🌷🧚🏽‍♀️✨️

This is exactly the kind of book I would have loved reading when I was a little girl. The story follows Eliza who has a special little space all to herself under the stairs adorned with twinkle lights and filled with stuffed animals. To Eliza, this is a magical space called the Land of UnderStair and in that Land is another tiny door that allows Eliza to enter into a wonderful realm filled with Fairies 🌷🧚🏽‍♀️✨️

I had the pleasure of receiving an advanced review copy of the audiobook and I must say that the narrator did a marvelous job. Stephanie Willing had voices for each character that fit perfectly and made the story come to life in my mind even though I wasn't able to follow along with the beautifully illustrated book.

Eliza is a brave, adventurous, and curious child reminiscent of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland, Dorothy discovering OZ, and the Darling children exploring Neverland. I believe that most children and even most adults, for that matter, would love to imagine themselves in a whimsical place where we can talk to fairies and witches.

Listening to this story made my inner child so happy and excited to see what other fairy adventures would come next from this magical series 🌷🧚🏽‍♀️✨️

Fairy door diaries is a wonderful and positively encouraging children's fiction that takes its readers on a magical adventure. It follows Eliza of the elfs who has a secret space called the Land of UnderStair. This door leads to a magical place where there are flowers fairies and upon picking one flower other magical appears.

However, in the glee of the moment, Eliza mistakenly picks the wrong flower and things go haywire. As demon winds threaten and the two evil witches, Belladonna and Wolfsbane cackle their ploy, will everything turn back to normal?

This book was absolutely intriguing and it gave me Alice's adventure in wonderland. However with its unique storyline and memorable characters, this sweet book will definitely find its place in their hearts. The illustrations are beautifully curated and it adds an amazing charm to this story. The author is quite talented as she weaves in adventure, perils and unexpected trials while venturing into the territory of inspiring readers to never give up and be courageous while facing challenging situations and times. I loved the author's incredible creativity as she brings us this wonderful, well thought out story.

Perfect for bedtime story or a read aloud story session.