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Tag Archives: youth fantasy
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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Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza
Here’s a scary-cozy middle grade based on Mexican legend – one of the books I was sad not to make it to the Cybils finalists. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade
Tagged Chicane, Latino/a, Latinx, Mexican-American, mythology, youth fantasy
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2022 Cybils Finalists and Ones that Got Away
Here is the finalist list that my fellow panelists and I put together – plus another 10 titles I loved that didn’t make it. Continue reading
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
Who’s up for some dark yet cozy magical baking plus murder? Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged baking, dark fantasy, teen fantasy, wizards, youth fantasy
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The Enemy is Fear Part 2: Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann
This one is for fans of superheroes and puzzle mysteries. Etta Invincibleby Reese Eschmann. Illustrated by Gretel Lusky Aladdin, 2022 ISBN 9781534468375 Read from a library copy. Chicago girl Etta lives with Quiet Days, where her ears are filled with … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged adventure, African-American, Chicago, DHH, puzzle mystery, superheroes, 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 Cover was Blue: Goblin Market, Bookshop of Dust and Dreams, and Water, Water
Here are three very different Cybils-nominated books, all with blue overs. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews, Sci-Fi
Tagged goblins, magical bookstores, Polish, post-apocalyptic, youth fantasy
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The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-William
For the younger middle grade set comes this exciting time travel adventure set in early medieval Morocco. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Jewish, medieval, Morocco, Muslim, not quite middle grade, time travel, youth fantasy
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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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Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua
Freddie vs. the Family Curse by Tracy Badua is a great book for fans of over-the-top humor, with a healthy dose of personal growth and Filipino-American culture. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged contemporary fantasy, curses, Filipino, ghosts, youth fantasy
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