We tend to think of “fake news” and doctored photos as a modern-day phenomenon, a product of the internet and digital photography, but this book tells the tale of two young girls during WWI who used an early camera to convince their parents to believe their tales about the fairies they entertained when playing by the local brook.  Things snowballed, and before they knew it, their photos had become a worldwide sensation, being discussed and evaluated by famous people, including Arthur Conan Doyle.  We so often skip reading Authors’ notes, but in this case, the note in the back of the book is one of the most valuable parts of the book, adding context and perspective, pointing out similar issues between this prank of the past and the modern-day need for discerning truth in what we view and read.  The illustrations are very much in keeping with the era of the story, thus inviting readers in and providing a sense of setting for young readers unfamiliar with the time.