Molly, a magical young Spungle fairy,finds her idyllic life ending without warning. Wandering lost and alone through a strange forest, her wings so damaged she cannot fly, Molly discovers escape is impossible.Frightened, but determined to find those who inhabit the forest, the young fairy meets a stunning young dragon. However, how can he help her, encased as he is in the mysterious red stone of Fielders Forest? Molly's world is a magical place of potions, magic wands, good guys, bad guys, and a red dragon with exceptional powers-and a special connection to Molly. Young readers will learn about the importance of personal sacrifice for a greater good, the importance of friendships, and the triumph of good over evil. Even if there isn't a sequel, the book can stand on it's own. It's a pretty tale told by an author with a vivid imagination. Bruce Gates is a former editor with National Post. Molly Spungle: The Secret of Red Stone by Jessie L. Best is a cute fictional story about a fairy named Molly Spungle. Molly has to fix her wings and save her fairy friends from the evil sorcerer Jar-Ed. He wants to steal the magical fairy potions and the Outer World kingdom for himself, and he will stop at nothing to get his way. With the help of magic potions and her new friends, Ran-Da the dragon, Hoddi and King Simon, she finds the strength and love of her family to help her make some selfless decisions and overcome evil. If only her father didn't die before he could tell her what the red stone does.The age range for this story would best suit children in fourth or fifth grade. Jessie L. Best creates characters that are not complicated. Children of this age may find it easy to understand and connect with these simple characters. The book was easy to read . Molly Spungle: The Secret of red Stone offers magic and adventure on its pages. Reviewed by Kathleen Hill for Reader's Favorites. Molly Spungle: The Secret of Red Stone by Jessie L. Best is a cute fictional story about a fairy named Molly Spungle. Molly has to fix her wings and save her fairy friends from the evil sorcerer, Jar-Ed. He wants to steal the magical fairy potions and the Outer World kingdom for himself, and will stop at nothing to get his way. With the help of magic potions and her new friends, Ran-Da the dragon, Hoddi and King Simon, she finds the strength and love of her family to help her make some selfless decisions and overcome evil. If only her father didn't die before he could tell her what the red stone does.The age range for this story would best suit children in fourth or fifth grade. Jessie L. Best creates characters that are not complicated. Children of this age may find it easy to understand and connect with these simple characters. The book was easy to read and offers magic and adventures on its pages. A cute story that children just starting to read chapter books will enjoy.Reviewed by Kathleen Hill for Reader's Favorites rating: 4 stars Molly Spungle: The Secret of Red Stone by Jessie L. Best is a middle grade story that starts out with Molly, a Spungle fairy, who finds herself being tricked by the evil Jar-Ed who wants to steal her magic. With broken wings, an injured man to care for and no way to get home, Molly embarks on a journey to save the man, who she finds out is a king, mend her broken wings and ultimately, find a way to save her fairy kingdom from being destroyed by the evil Jar-Ed. With her magical red stone, Ran-Da the dragon, and new found friends Hoddi and King Simon, Molly can't go wrong. Or can she?A heroic tale of a young fairy with a big heart. It's also a story of love, loyalty, and bravery with a splash of magic that's sure to appeal to kids of all ages. First in a series of stories for kids ten and up. I enjoyed this story and can't wait to find out what Molly and the rest of the spungle fairies have planned next. Thank you, Jessie for a fascinating fairy tale.Reviewed by Patricia Bell for Reader's Favorites. rating 4/5 Review by Aimeeann-Red Headed Book Lover Blog-5 starsMolly Spungle: The Secret of Red Stone is an excellent book in which the author, Jessie L. Best takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. Molly i a magical, young, sweet fairy and is the protagonist of this delightful story. Her life becomes turned upside down in an instant. Her life is changed forever when her wings become damaged and she cannot escape a dangerous situation. Molly has to be brave and venture on a journey to discover what is happening to her. Along the way, she meets a young dragon and together they uncover the mystery that surrounds the magical red stone. This is the main premise of this entertaining story. Jessie L. Best has a real talent for transporting readers to magical places.Readers will instantly find themselves drawn into Molly's story, and her well developed character from the early stages.Jessie L. Best is certainly an author who knows how to entertain children as she has mine. Her book is brilliant! What I ado