Citi of Books Presents “Gigi and the Little Ones: The Early Years” by Jerri R. Greene at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026

“Gigi and the Little Ones: The Early Years” by Jerri R. Greene is a fantasy adventure that introduces readers to Gigi, a young Irish girl whose understanding of the world changes when she begins seeing magical creatures that other people cannot see. This serves as the first installment in the Gigi and the Little Ones series. At the beginning of the story, Gigi believes that the tales her grandfather tells about the Little Ones and fairies are simply stories from the old country. As the events of the novel unfold, however, she begins to encounter creatures that seem remarkably similar to those described in her grandfather’s stories. The book combines fantasy, adventure, childhood curiosity, and the gradual development of a young girl who learns to trust what she experiences even when others do not understand or believe her.

The story is not simply about discovering that fairies exist. It also follows Gigi’s personal growth as she faces experiences that challenge her assumptions about the world and the people around her. Along the way, she encounters both wonder and danger, and these experiences gradually help her become a stronger and more independent person.

Jerri R. Greene is an American writer and the creator of the Gigi and the Little Ones series. According to the publisher’s author biography, Greene attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado, where she earned multiple associate degrees and certificates. She later studied Business and Computer Technology at Colorado State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1997. After graduating, she worked for the Department of Energy at the Western Area Power Administration, where she was involved in writing computer software. Her background therefore includes education and professional experience in both technology and public service before she turned her attention more fully toward writing.

Gigi’s transition from believing her grandfather’s stories are merely make-believe to realizing that the magical world may actually be real creates the foundation for the adventures that follow. With its combination of fairies, family life, school experiences, danger, and personal growth, the book can appeal to young readers who enjoy stories in which ordinary childhood gradually opens into something mysterious and extraordinary.

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