Tag Archives: youth fantasy

Armchair Cybils Round-Up: Middle Grade and YA Speculative Fiction

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s the first Day of Reckoning for the Armchair Cybils. I am way behind in my reviewing. So for my first post of the day, I have reviews of four books that were nominated in the Middle Grade Speculative Fiction … Continue reading →

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Handbook for Dragon Slayers

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Katy K.

Sorry for the silence, folks! It’s been a rough fall for viruses at our house, and I was running a game day at the library over the weekend as well. (Not going to Kid Lit Con… but hopefully some year!) … Continue reading →

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The Last Enchanter

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Katy K.

The Last Enchanter. The Celestine Chronicles Book 2 by Laurisa White Reyes. In the prologue of this book, we see the old king being poisoned by a trusted advisor. Then, the main story starts with young Marcus, taking care of … Continue reading →

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The Last Enchanter Blog Tour and Giveaway

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Katy K.

Welcome to the official blog tour for  THE LAST ENCHANTER,  Book II of The Celestine Chronicles,  a fun-filled fantasy adventure series for middle grade readers!   _______________________________________________________________   In Book I, THE ROCK OF IVANORE, enchanter’s apprentice Marcus Frye and five … Continue reading →

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Fyre

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Katy K.

Announcements: there’s only a few hours left to nominate a book for a Cybils Award! And, it’s Ada Lovelace Day! Fyre. Septimus Heap Book 7 by Angie Sage. Narrated by Gerard Doyle. This is the last book in the long-running … Continue reading →

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Revenge of the Dragon Lady

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Katy K.

This series is one that my son’s school librarian recommended for him, which he and I both read. Revenge of the Dragon Lady. Dragon Slayers’ Academy Book 2. by Kate McMullan. This is the second in a series of early … Continue reading →

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Kat, Incorrigible

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Katy K.

This is another one that I’ve been seeing a lot of love for on all the blogs. I was possessed of such a strong desire to read it, even though the library where I work didn’t own it, that I … Continue reading →

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Sir Princess Petra’s Talent Blog Tour

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Book two: Sir Princess Petra’s Talent synopsis Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen—they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly … Continue reading →

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Starting to Read

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Well, probably no one except other librarians would find it exciting that I’ve spent the last couple of days figuring out how to make Excel sit up and beg and tell me how well my language learning materials are doing … Continue reading →

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Katy K.

I’m always on the lookout for exciting chapter books that will grab my boy’s attention – and a flying car pursued by a powerful villain certainly fits the bill. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Illustrated … Continue reading →

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