This book follows two mice on a journey to "fix" broken fairytale stories to ensure the characters have a happy ending. This hilarious book begins with them wanting to fix the story of Cinderella, who mouse thinks is having a hard time. Of course, the traditional Cinderella she falls in love with a prince and they live happily ever after. Armed with a wand and hoping to make Cinderella's life better, the two mice head into the story to solve her problem. However, does Cinderella even want to saved? Such a well written cute graphic novel that is great for all ages.

The retelling of Cinderella’s dream really made this book for me. The flip of her not wanting to marry a prince and the prince being not charming was a fun switch. The fixers were comedic while moving the story along. They enhanced the story of Cinderella instead of taking from it. I would use this in a comparison unit to compare and contrast the original story to this updated graphic novel version. Well done! I look forward to the following stories to be fixed!

Really silly, fun twist on the traditional Cinderella story.

Loved the slightly mis-guided but we'll intentioned "Fairy" and big-hearted but maybe a teensy selfishly-motivated "Mouse".

Overall: 3.5✨
Plot/Lesson: 4📍
Illustration: 3🖌️
Smiles: 3 😅

Suggested Ages:
Read To: 6+
Read By: 6+

(Full Review To Come)

BLUF: Entertaining but didn't keep attention of "C" (3ish) and "A" (6ish) I don't think found it as amusing as it could be.

"Mom's" Review
I loved the premise of the book but it feels unfinished? Unpolished?

The opening premise of the book is Mouse asking Fairy for help b/c of the yellijg in the house... But then Fairy and Mouse were both yelling throughout the book.

I'm still very curious to hear about the next "Case File!" but I'd rather see better behavior modeled by the main characters as kids typically mold what they read and see.

A big thank you to Deborah Underwood, Jorge Lacerno, Harper Alley, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this graphic novel.
All opinions are our own.

This book is adorable! A little mouse guy runs the Fairy Tale Fixer, a business where he pops into fairytales to make everything better. He gets called into Cinderella by another mouse because she is sick of all the yelling and wants some quiet. He goes into fairy godmother mode to give Cinderella her wish, except he didn't ask what she wished for... He finds out at the ball that marrying a prince wasn't what she wants at all. Now he has to fix his attempt at fixing things, and the original problem still needs to be fixed.
I really liked this, the concept is amusing, the art is funny, I got really invested in the characters, and I'm really looking forward to the other books in this series.

Little me would have adored reading this! Current, bigger me, really liked it too! Then again, I've always loved turning fairytales on their heads. The premise is a fun one, a minor mouse can't sleep because of all the noise in Cindy's life, so she goes to totally not a P.I. for help solving the problem whether Cindy likes it or not!. There's humor to be had in the character interactions and the poking at the usual fairytale formula without, deflating it completely. The language is mostly young reader appropriate, but adults can enjoy it too, without feeling like it's too simple! If you or someone you know is a fractured fairytale fan, this is for them!

This was a fun take on Cinderella. I thought it was more engaging than the original. I am certain my students will adore this book for many years to come! I will recommend it to all my fellow educators.

This was a super cute graphic novel about a twist on the Cinderella fairy tale in which Cinderella wants to open a diner not marry a prince. Loved that the fairy godmother is a rat that is hired by mouse to stop Cinderella’s family from yelling at her and disturbing him. While Fairy needs a lot of help to figure out what Cinderellas dream is, he eventually gets it right and its happy ever after for everyone.
Thanks to Clarion Books and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

This book had such a great premise but honestly it fell flat. The main character is so apathic, sarcastic, and complaining about doing his "job" that it kind of makes you feel like if he doesn't care why should I care about this story. Honestly with the vibe of the whole book and behavior of the main character I definitely wouldn't recommend it to any child I know.

Cinderella’s tale was lighthearted, comical, and unexpected. The fairy and the mouse were a humorous pair who originally assumed Cinderella’s happy ending was a prince. Turns out the prince has a motor mouth. Cinderella’s actual dream was to own a diner, and it was a joy to watch her happy ending unfold. Happy ever afters are not always what we think, and I loved this spin on a classic tale. This is great for children who are interested in chaotic work partners and unexpected endings. The panels worked perfectly alongside the narrative; the full bleeds with “magical transformations” were my favorites.

There have been so many twists on fairy tales over the years, but nothing quite like The Fairy Tale Fixers. In this first book of the series, the focus is on Cinderella and her wish. Our friendly neighborhood detective is brought in by one of the mice in the story, who is SO TIRED of the constant bickering in Cinderella's story.

Now, this is no ordinary detective, of course, he's one who knows his stuff. He knows it so well, he decides that he will grant Cinderella her wish, without actually confirming that he has the right wish! The hijinks that ensue are sure to delight any reader as this graphic novel takes us on a brand new spin with Cinderella.

Thanks to NetGalley and Clarion Boks for the digital copy of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I grew up watching The Rocky & Bullwinkle show, and my favorite part was always the Fractured Fairy Tales. When I saw The Fairy Tale Fixers, I immediately requested it because of the similarities. I like my fairy tales with a touch of whimsy and an explanation of how/why ideas changed.

This is a very cute read, and I thought the artwork matched the story pretty well, too. This is the first book in what appears to be e a series. I liked the fact that the familiar story of Cinderella was twisted on its side. It really fits modern sensibilities, and I think this is a great way to show kids that there are different variations to fairy tales.

Fairy Tale Fixers is bound to be a hit with young and old alike. I can’t wait to see what tale is next for a modern revision!

Fairy is a Fixer - he goes into stories and solves problems. When Mouse calls him away from his pancake dinner to rescue Cinderella from her step-family's constant yelling, they agree on a solution right away. If Cinderella can marry a prince, she'll get out of her house, and all of her dreams will come true. Except, what if the prince isn't exactly charming? And what if Cinderella's dreams have more to do with business than romance?
The story's comic twists and turns lead readers through a zany fairy tale retelling and a reimagined ending. Lacera's illustrations - especially the character designs - pop as the larger than life cast adds to the humor and zaniness of the story. Cinderella and her step-family are illustrated as Black, the prince and his family are white.
Readers who love fairy tale retellings will enjoy this quick graphic novel, as will fans of The Investigators and Bad Guys. Highly recommended for elementary library collections!

This was a fun book to read with my daughter. Loved the characters and we enjoyed laughing together. Enjoyable for all ages. Hard to find books that keep her interest and are also age appropriate. Looking forward to future books!

My 7 year old daughter loved this book. She wished it was longer and didn't want it to end! We read through it together and then she immediately wanted to reread it on her own. She loved the graphic novel style, illustrations, and the storyline. Overall a quick read for children that could lend fun conversations!

What an absolute treat to read! We love fun, silly graphic novels and "The Fairy Tale Fixers" did not disappoint, this one is sure to be a hit with many ages! My 3yo (cinderella obsessed) and 7yo absolutely loved this and we read through in a single sitting!

Illustrations are fun and text is simple enough for beginner readers.

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THIS WAS SO CUTE! I now need to get a physical copy of this book because I absolutely love this book! I need to read the next book.

This silly early chapter book level graphic novel will be a hit with hands of The Bad Guys, Inspector Flytrap, and Geronimo Stilton.
The art style is fitting with dark mysterious hues and cute case file type stamps and font choices. The colors and font size shift as the plot changes or different characters speak, adding great visual cues for newer readers.
The humor fits what is currently popular with this age group while avoiding the potty humor that seems to be in many similar graphics.
For educators, this would be a perfect tie in for an early elementary lesson about fractured fairy tales and retelling especially for reluctant readers.
Readers will be scrambling for a book 2.

Great artwork that is engaging for the reader. The story is a humorous retelling of Cinderella. Fun for kids of many ages.

This is a really fun fractured fairytale/retelling. The illustrations go along with it well and are fun as well. I think kids will really like this version of this classic story.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

4.5 stars rounded up!

This was a truly delightful read. I love a good fractured fairy tale/fairy tale retelling, and this one was such a fun read. The characters had so much personality, I genuinely laughed out loud multiple times, and it clearly presented a much needed message without shoving it down the reader's throat. While the art style wasn't my favorite and it was a bit predictable, it was still a genuinely fun read, full of clever one-liners and panel designs without anything that I would view as potentially objectionable for younger audiences. I highly recommend this book for especially elementary-aged audiences who are exploring fairy tale retellings for the first time, but I also enjoyed the story a lot without being elementary-aged, so don't let that recommendation stop you from giving it a try yourself. You might find yourself laughing out loud like I was.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!