The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn’t . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday. --goodreads.com

Release Date: May 10, 2011
from Feiwel and Friends Publishing

I am a total nerd when it comes to high fantasy. Bring on dragons, the fae, and a journey and i am all over it. These are the types of stories you can really lose yourself in... bring yourself to an entirely new world with entirely new beings and creatures. I am absolutely naming this book HEATHER'S MOST ANTICIPATED READ OF 2011. Whoa. Did i just say that? I totally did. Cannot wait to see where Valente takes us in this awesome new series.