Tag Archives: youth fantasy

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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The Cats of Tanglewood Forest

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Katy K.

The Cats of Tanglewood Forest by Charles De Lint. Illustrated by Charles Vess. I was slightly hesitant when checking out this book, as animal fantasy has never really been my thing. However – Charles De Lint and Charles Vess! De … Continue reading →

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A Wizard of Earthsea

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Katy K.

A Wizard of Earthsea. Earthsea Book 1. by Ursula K. Le Guin. Narrated by Rob Inglis. My parents were big Le Guin fans, so I’d read this book and many others by her as a child, though I confess I … Continue reading →

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Return to Cardamom Blog Tour

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Katy K.

I am very happy today to be taking part in the official Blog Tour to celebrate the launch of Julie Anne Grasso’s second book, Return to Cardamom. Julie is one of the hostesses of the Kid Lit Blog Hop which … Continue reading →

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