fairy called `Ginger Nelly'.

"I have named her after the lady who used to take care of me and is still a great friend of mine,'' said Ms Mulderig. "The other fairies are named after Shakespeare's fairies from various works.

Together with Ariel, Puck and Cobweb, Ginger Nelly is a mischievous fairy and their many pranks include `dusting' Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and turning it green, and tangling kites flying in the sky.

Ms Mulderig, author of `Tiny the Tree Frog', believes this is the first Bermudian fairy tale. She will be signing copies of her book this evening at the Bermuda National Gallery from 5.30 to 7.30 p.m.

The book, issued by the Island Press as their first publishing venture, is on sale throughout Bermuda at a price of $18. A $5 rebate will be donated on copies purchased in Bermuda's schools.

Elizabeth Mulderig's "Ginger Nelly''