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Chloe Pillywiggin, Tip and Darling live on the wrong side of Bladderwhack Pond. When their town is flooded, the three fairies are forced into Penstamen Academy, where the polished Periwinkle Fairies seem to have everything—including the latest fashions, the finest fairy dust and no patience for outsiders.
Chloe is an orphan who longs to understand her past. As the girls adjust to a new school and magic classes, an ancient mystery draws them toward the Heatherworld, a realm of dragons, trolls and a wicked witch. With fairy dust in short supply, their courage and friendship will be tested.
A contemporary fairy tale filled with humor, adventure, school rivalries and unexpected heroes.
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Book: PILLYWIGGIN — The Fairies of Bladderwhack Pond
Author: Debbie Bishop
Illustrations: Andy Park
Inks: Rick Ketcham
Publisher: Angelgate
Edition: 2nd Edition
Language: English
Print length: 176 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8862400557
Reading age: 4–14 years
Paperback dimensions: 7 × 0.42 × 10 inches
Colors: Matt Nelson
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Bullying and social exclusion, orphanhood, a town flood, dangerous adventures, a wicked witch, dragons and other threatening creatures.
From the Author+ Read more
The Fairies of Bladderwhack Pond began as a fun way to teach kids about horticulture. I even wrote a video game concept — a magical, hands-on experience where kids would play, explore, and learn without even realizing they were learning. But as the characters took shape, the story found its own path. Chloe Pillywiggin and her friends came alive, and the book transformed into something deeper.
I've always believed stories are powerful tools for change. So I used this one to quietly challenge stereotypes — about class, race, beauty, and belonging. In Chloe's world, the "hero" lives in a trailer park. The "mean girl" is wealthy, beautiful, and has brown skin — she is mean, not because she's bad, but because she's hurting. I flipped the expected narratives on purpose, to show that our circumstances, body types, and economics don't define our worth.
Kids today deal with so much — pressure to fit in, bullying, isolation, and confusion about where they belong. This story is about showing them (and reminding us) that everyone has equal value. Real magic doesn't come from perfection or fairy dust — it comes from friendship, courage, empathy, and believing in yourself, even when others don't.
I hope this story makes you smile, makes you think, and helps you realize the power of being exactly who you are...as you are amazing!
With love,
Debbie Bishop
