Tag Archives: youth fantasy

Mysterious Travelers: Prince of Nowhere and the Lock-Eater

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are two 2022 middle grade fantasy books, both with characters named Traveler and automata, as well as other cool things like dragons, griffins, and time travel. Continue reading →

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Alliana, Girl of Dragons by Julie Abe

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Katy K.

I was eagerly awaiting this origin story of Eva’s mother’s best friend, Queen Alliana – especially since it includes dragons. Continue reading →

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Magical Schools: Wildseed Witch and Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Katy K.

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 →

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A Taste of Magic by J. Elle

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Katy K.

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 →

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Castle of Tangled Magic by Sophie Anderson

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Katy K.

What happens when a girl, a fox spirit, and a cranky witch team up to save a magical castle? Continue reading →

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Fenris and Mott by Greg van Eekhout

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Katy K.

Who doesn’t want to read a fast-paced middle grade fantasy combining Norse mythology with magical puppy mayhem? Continue reading →

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Those Kids from Fawn Creek, Answers in the Pages, and Zia Erases the World

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are shorter reviews of three more books I checked out for the #MGReadathon. Continue reading →

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Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Katy K.

The shifting landscape of seventh grade combines with the unseen magical battles in the nearby woods.   Continue reading →

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#MGReadathon Finish Line

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Katy K.

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 →

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The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Katy K.

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 →

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