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Tag Archives: magical schools
Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi
Spell Sweeper by Lee Edward Födi is a fun twist on the classic magic school story, perfect for fans of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged magical creatures, magical schools, youth fantasy
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Magical Schools: Wildseed Witch and Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Here are two exciting new magical school books, both with kids at all-Black schools, one drawing on Louisiana’s Black history and one set in a futuristic Nigeria. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Sci-Fi
Tagged African-American, Louisiana, magical schools, Nigeria, youth fantasy, youth science fiction
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A Taste of Magic by J. Elle
Here’s a sparkling and delicious new story of a 12-year-old learning magic, baking and other secrets in her inner city neighborhood magic academy. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged African-American, J. Elle, magical baking, magical schools, 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 School Between Winter and Fairyland by Heather Fawcett
Here’s a newly-released book from Canadian fantasy author Heather Fawcett. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged class differences, dragons, magical creatures, magical schools, magical woods, youth fantasy
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Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
Here’s an exciting new middle grade fantasy, perfect for readers looking for stories of secret magical schools and agencies. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged African-American, B.B. Alston, magical schools, youth fantasy
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Ice Wolves. Elementals Book 1
One of the co-authors of the best-selling teen series The Illuminae Files kicks off an exciting new middle grade series. Ice Wolves. Elementals Book 1 by Amie Kaufman. Read by Jonathan McClain. HarperAudio, 2018. Twin street orphans Anders and Rayna … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews
Tagged dragons, magical schools, werewolves, youth audiobooks, youth fantasy
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Bad Luck Kids: Trials of Morrigan Crow and Book of Boy
Here are two stories of children in very different worlds, but both considered to be bad luck. The first was all over the blogs I read in the middle of Cybils season last year. It’s just as delightful a few … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged disabilities, historical fantasy, magical schools, medieval, youth fantasy
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