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Tag Archives: youth fantasy
The House That Wasn’t There BLOG TOUR
Please join me on the blog tour for the brand-new book the House That Wasn’t There by Elana K. Arnold, a tale of hidden magic and growing friendships. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged blog tours, California, Elana K. Arnold, friends, kittens, knitting, Middle Grade, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Blog Tour! THE IN-BETWEEN by Rebecca K.S. Ansari
I am so excited today to be part of the blog tour for this spooky, twisty brand-new middle grade book, THE IN-BETWEEN by Rebecca K.S. Ansari. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Format, Genre, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged contemporary fantasy, fantasy mysteries, spooky, youth fantasy
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2020 Cybils Finalists and Ones that Got Away
Here is the list of official Cybils finalists in my category, Elementary/Middle Grade Speculative Fiction – as well as a list of personal favorites that didn’t make it to this round. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged award winners, Cybils, youth fantasy, youth science fiction
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Leaving Safety: The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street and Cleo Porter and the Body Electric
Here are two stories of girls – one past, one future – leaving the safety of their homes for the first time, and the adventures that follow. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews, Sci-Fi
Tagged dragons, monsters, youth fantasy, youth science fiction
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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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8 Winter Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers
Here are a selection of Christmas, Yule, and general winter-themed books for 4th through 8th grade readers. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, christmas, hoopla, overdrive, winter, youth fantasy
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The Girl and the Ghost and The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow
Here’s trying to catch up with my reading, with two stories mixing introspection, action, and dealings with the supernatural. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged environment, ghosts, Malaysia, Muslim, Scotland, youth fantasy
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The Time of Green Magic by Hilary McKay
Loosely defined magic and sharply drawn characters mix to form an atmospheric story of a blended family coming together, with book magic and a giant cat. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged blended families, cats, Hilary McKay, London, stepfamilies, youth fantasy
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The Copycat by Wendy McLeod MacKnight
Here’s a school- and family-focused contemporary fantasy for fans of fantasy and realistic fiction. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews
Tagged Canada, contemporary fantasy, middle grade fiction, middle school fiction, New Brunswick, 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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