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Tag Archives: historical fantasy
Two by Elisa A. Bonnin: Dauntless and Stolen City
Here are two exciting (but different) books by 2022 debut author Elisa A. Bonnin, Dauntless and Stolen City. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Print, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Asian, Filipino, heists, historical fantasy, LGBTQ, neurodivergent, teen fantasy
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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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Ripped Away by Shirley Vernick
Here’s a new middle grade book combination of true crime, time travel, and historical fiction is sure to keep you turning the pages! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged historical fantasy, Jack the Ripper, Jewish, London, time travel, youth fantasy
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Blog Tour! THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY
I am so honored to be part of the blog tour for Anne Ursu’s latest book! Read all about it! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Anne Ursu, blog tours, historical fantasy, youth fantasy
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Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Here’s an exciting fantasy set in Kievan Rus, just perfect for Sukkot! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged dragons, elves, goats, historical fantasy, Jewish, Middle Grade, PTSD, Russia, youth fantasy
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Root Magic by Eden Royce
In 1963 South Carolina, Jezebel and her brother Jay are trying to learn the traditional Root magic their late grandmother practiced in time to save themselves from monsters both supernatural and human. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged African-American, Gullah Geechee, historical fantasy, swamps, youth fantasy
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BLOG TOUR! Hollow Chest by Brita Sandstrom
My blog tour stop for Hollow Chest – “Debut author Brita Sandstrom arrives with a sweeping, unforgettable historical ghost story of the darkness around and inside us, and the courage it takes to keep hope alive.” Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged historical fantasy, London, spooky, wolves, world war ii, youth fantasy
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Mansions, Mysteries & the Fair Folk in Thirteens and The Clockwork Crow
Here are two Cybils-nominated fantasy books, one contemporary and one fantasy, one set at Halloween and one at Christmas, that nevertheless have many elements in common, including the exploration of mostly empty mansions and stopping the disappearance of children at the hands of the Fae. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged christmas, contemporary fantasy, fairies, halloween, historical fantasy, steampunk, youth fantasy, youth historical fantasy
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