Vandi the Garden Fairy / Cindy Freland

Lily lives on a tropical island and goes to an all-girls school. She always carries a hunting knife and knows survival skills. She hunts, makes her own clothes, cooks, and grows her own food. Vandi is the quirky garden fairy who helps Lily overcome bullying and shyness. But can they help each other with secrets, like what happened to Lily's father and why do the butterflies act strangely? This story is suggested for children 8-11 years old.