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Tag Archives: witches
The Counterclockwise Heart
Here’s a story of adventure, secrets, and betrayal, with delightful gear-punky twists. The Counterclockwise Heart by Brian Farrey Algonquin, 2022 ISBN 978-1616205065 Read from a library copy. At the edge of Kingdom of Rheinvelt sits the tiny town of Somber … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews
Tagged adoption, LGBTQ, steampunk, witches, youth fantasy
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The Enemy is Fear: the Clackity by Lora Senf
The Clackity by Lora Senf is a delightfully creepy book to please fans of both contemporary and classic fantasy horror. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged ghosts, monsters, spooky, witches, youth fantasy
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
If you’re in the mood for a comfortingly cozy yet witchy (and witty) story, take a look at Sangu Mandanna’s debut adult book! Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Fantasy, Print, Romance
Tagged contemporary fantasy, England, fantasy romance, South Asian, witches
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Alliana, Girl of Dragons by Julie Abe
I was eagerly awaiting this origin story of Eva’s mother’s best friend, Queen Alliana – especially since it includes dragons. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged dragons, orphans, witches, youth fantasy
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Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
Claribel Ortega’s newest middle grade fantasy, Witchlings, is an appealing mix of friendship, danger, and magic set in a contemporary fantasy world filled with whimsical details. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged contemporary fantasy, friends, Latino/a, Latinx, witches, youth fantasy
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Nightingale by Deva Fagan and Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch by Julie Abe
Nightingale by Deva Fagan and Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch by Julie Abe are two adventure-filled books from my 2021 Cybils reading that I discovered during my 2020 Cybils reading. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged superheroes, witches, youth adventure, youth fantasy
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Apprentice Witches: Kiki’s Delivery Service and Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch
I was fortunate enough to read both a new translation of the classic Japanese fantasy book and a recent book inspired by in the same week. There is lots of charming witchy fun to be had in both of these! Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged Japanese, Japanese-American, witches, youth fantasy
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Magical Black Girls: A Song Below Water and Snapdragon
Here are two tales of girls coming to terms with their own magic, A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow and Snapdragon by Kat Leyh. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged African-American, contemporary fantasy, LGBTQ, mermaids, sirens, teen fantasy, witches, youth fantasy
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Secrets and Journeys: Four Graphic Novels for Kids
Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen. Oni Press, 2019. 9781620105511. Willow’s tears turn into actual monsters, and she seems to want to cry all the time. She tries to keep them bottled up, but that just leads to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged Asian-American, Ben Hatke, dragons, dryads, Emma Steinkellner, giants, Jen Wang, Mai K. Nguyen, witches, youth fantasy, youth graphic novels
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3 Fantastic Graphic Novels for Kids
Here are three recent fantasy and science fiction graphic novels for kids Aquicorn Cove by Katie O’Neill. Oni Press, 2018. I’m really fond of Katie O’Neill’s beautiful art style paired with woman- and queer-power storylines and couldn’t resist getting this … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade
Tagged LGBTQ, space travel, witches, youth fantasy, youth graphic novels, youth science fiction
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