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The Disneyland Report > Disney News > Disney Publishing sprinkles fairy dust on the Bologna Book Fair in Italy Disney NewsDisney Publishing sprinkles fairy dust on the Bologna Book Fair in ItalyBologna, Italy - Disney Publishing Worldwide offered the first look at its new children's book Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg by Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine today at the Bologna International Children's Book Fair. The novel, rooted in the rich literary heritage of children's storytelling, will be rolled out in bookstores worldwide beginning September 2005. The world of Neverland in J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan served as the inspiration for Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, where Ms. Levine tells the story of Tinker Bell and the newest Never fairy, Prilla, as well as their friends Beck, Rani, Terence, and Mother Dove, and all of the tiny inhabitants of Fairy Haven. Like Tinker Bell, whose feisty, big-hearted character has captured the imaginations of children around the world, each fairy in Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg has a personality that will appeal to today's girls. As the story unfolds, readers will not only learn more about the mythical Never Land, but will have an inside look into the lives of the characters that are an integral part of Never Land's magic. "We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Gail Carson Levine, a master of the modern fairy tale, on Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg," said Deborah Dugan, president of Disney Publishing Worldwide. "This magical book is the literary cornerstone of Disney Fairies, a new collection of stories that invites girls into a world of enchantment and whimsy. Since the release of Walt Disney's Peter Pan in 1953, Disney has transported children to Never Land; and now Disney Fairies will extend the fantasy, allowing children to explore the secret, tiny, and magical world of Tinker Bell and her fairy friends." "I was so glad when the people at Disney Publishing invited me to be part of the project," Ms. Levine commented. "To enter the world of Peter Pan and weave in a new landscape has been an enormous honor. I'll be thrilled if readers join the fairies' quest and go on clapping and believing and keeping Never Land young forever." With support from Disney Publishing's creative development teams, David Christiana, the critically acclaimed illustrator of more than 20 picture books for children, has created meticulous imagery for Gail Carson Levine's characters and their magical world. The book's dreamy, intricate illustrations were inspired by the great tradition, craft and magic of early twentieth century European children's book illustration, artwork that influenced Walt Disney's vision for some of his most memorable animated films, including Bambi and Pinocchio. Source: Press Release Return to Disney News.
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