Tag Archives: youth fantasy

Rose

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Katy K.

TomorrowToday is January Armchair Cybils day, so I’m skipping over 16 (gulp!) books that are patiently waiting for me to share them with you, in the interests of having something to say about books that made it to the Cybils … Continue reading →

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Five Favorite Fantasies for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Katy K.

Merry Christmas, for those who celebrate it! Here, in no particular order, are some old, beloved middle-grade fantasy books for Christmas. All except for Wintersmith are ones that I reread every year as a child. Children of Green Knowe by … Continue reading →

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The Wanderers

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Katy K.

Happy almost-Solstice, friends! As promised, my review of fellow blogger Cheryl Mahoney’s book. Be sure to catch my interview with her if you missed it last week, and enter the giveaway, which will be open until December 26. (But enter … Continue reading →

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Giveaway and Author Interview: Cheryl Mahoney

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Katy K.

Today I’m very pleased to interview my blogging friend Cheryl Mahoney from Tales of the Marvelous about her new book, The Wanderers. She’s billing it as YA, but I thought that older middle grade readers would love it as well. … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Katy K.

Hi, my name is Katy, and I am a Harry Potter fan.* Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Narrated by Jim Dale. Listening Library, 2003. Now that my son is getting old enough to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Adventure Time

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Katy K.

Adventure Time. Vol. 1 written by Ryan North. Illustrated by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb and Mike Holmes. Kaboom!, 2013. This is the first book of a graphic novel series based on the Cartoon Network show by the same name, which … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Fantasy Books for Boys with Starring Girls

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Katy K.

Top Ten Tuesdays is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. I’ve been enjoying seeing it around for years, but this is my first time participating. This list is inspired by Charlotte’s being Consternated about Gender and Middle … Continue reading →

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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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