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Author Archives: Katy K.
Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald
I have finally gotten around to reading my daughter’s absolute favorite mystery book. Continue reading
Castle of Tangled Magic by Sophie Anderson
What happens when a girl, a fox spirit, and a cranky witch team up to save a magical castle? Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged castles, cats, foxes, Russian folklore, youth fantasy
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Fenris and Mott by Greg van Eekhout
Who doesn’t want to read a fast-paced middle grade fantasy combining Norse mythology with magical puppy mayhem? Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged California, dogs, environment, Norse mythology, youth fantasy
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Those Kids from Fawn Creek, Answers in the Pages, and Zia Erases the World
Here are shorter reviews of three more books I checked out for the #MGReadathon. Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade
Tagged censorship, depression, LGBTQ, mental health, Middle Grade, middle school fiction, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese
The shifting landscape of seventh grade combines with the unseen magical battles in the nearby woods. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged birds, contemporary fantasy, kids on bikes, LGBTQ, youth fantasy
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#MGReadathon Finish Line
Here’s my wrap-up, with reviews of It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit and Valentina Salazar is NOT a Monster Hunter. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Challenges, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged #MGReadathon, ADHD, African-American, homeschooling, Latino/a, Latinx, New York, Ohio, post-apocalyptic, youth fantasy
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Starting Line – #MGReadathon
It’s been quite a while since Mother Reader hosted her beloved 48-Hour Readathons, so I’m very excited that Karen at Ms. Yingling Reads is hosting one this weekend! Naturally, even though I worked Friday and have a baby shower on … Continue reading
The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat
Here’s another lovely Thai-inspired historical fiction/fantasy book from Christina Soontornvat, whose earlier books A Wish in the Dark and All Thirteen won Newbery Honors the same year. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade
Tagged Christina Soontornvat, exploration, historical fantasy, seafaring, Thailand, youth fantasy
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The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton
Here’s a fantastic new magical school story from best-selling author Dhonielle Clayton. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged African-American, Dhonielle Clayton, magical schools, youth fantasy
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The Loophole by Naz Kutub
A queer teen tries to track down his missing ex-boyfriend to win him back, with help from a possible genie, in this winning debut. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Realistic, Romance, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Indian-American, LGBTQ, teen fantasy, teen fiction, teen romance, travel
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