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The Carpet People

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Katy K.

The Carpet People by Terry Pratchett. Clarion Books, 2013. Originally published in the UK by Colin Smythe, 1971. Terry Pratchett charmingly says in the introduction that his first book was finally reissued because the publisher got tired of telling people … Continue reading →

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Jinx’s Magic

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Katy K.

Jinx was one of my favorite books last year, so naturally I wanted to read the sequel. Jinx’s Magic by Sage Blackwood. HarperCollins, 2014. Back in the Urwald, Jinx is still trying to figure out how his magic works. Using … Continue reading →

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Prince Caspian

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Katy K.

Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis. Read by Lynn Redgrave. Originally published by Geoffrey Bless, 1951. Recording from HarperTrophy, 2003. Moving on with my listening to Narnia with the Boy, we come to Prince Caspian, my childhood favorite of the series, … Continue reading →

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Stolen Magic

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Katy K.

Stolen Magic. Kat, Incorrigible Book 3. by Stephanie Burgis. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2013. This is the final book in the series – sniff! – though there is a free ebook-only short story and I have been hearing Ms. … Continue reading →

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Flora & Ulysses

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Katy K.

I know I’m behind on my reviewing, but for the first and probably last time, I finished reading a book the very day that it won the Newbery, and for one glorious moment, I felt On Top of Things. Flora … Continue reading →

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Texting the Underworld

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Katy K.

I first heard about this book from Charlotte and was intrigued enough to go reading multiple interviews (and enter giveaways) before I asked my library to buy it so I could read it. I’m glad I did! Texting the Underworld … Continue reading →

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How to Catch a Bogle

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Katy K.

I love a good historical fantasy, and I was meaning to read this for a very long time before it actually made its way home from the library with me. How to Catch a Bogle. by Catherine Jinks. Illustrated by … Continue reading →

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Doll Bones

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Katy K.

Doll Bones by Holly Black. Illustrations by Eliza Wheeler. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2013 Zach, Poppy and Alice are twelve, just at that awkward age when children begin to turn into teens. They are still getting together to stage elaborate … Continue reading →

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Cybils MG Speculatives: 2+2+3

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Katy K.

That’s 2 new reviews, 2 I still haven’t read, and 3 links to older reviews. The 2013 Cybils Award winners were announced yesterday! Here’s a run-down of the Middle Grade Speculative Fiction finalists: Jinx by Sage Blackwood. I own this … Continue reading →

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Magic Marks the Spot

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m catching up with the last of my December reading. Here’s one that was nominated for the Cybils and a lot of fun even if it didn’t make the shortlist! I think it’s a good candidate for Ms. Yingling’s Boys … Continue reading →

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