Tag Archives: youth fantasy

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Katy K.

In which, once again, I try to carry on a coherent conversation about a book, by myself and on hardly any sleep. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett. It’s always happy when there’s a reason to … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Katy K.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and Eric Shanower. Art by Skottie Young. Colors by Jean-Francois Beaulieu. I’ve been trying to do a better job of actually reading the kids’ graphic novels I hear are good. Shanower … Continue reading →

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The Tree of Mindala

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Katy K.

The Tree of Mindala by Elle Jacklee. Miranda Moon (almost 12) and younger brother Marcus are spending Halloween weekend at their grandparents’ cabin in the woods, abandoned since their disappearance several years earlier. When Miranda finds and shakes a snow … Continue reading →

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Kid Lit Giveaway Hop – The Tree of Mindala

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Katy K.

Welcome to the first Kid Lit Giveaway Hop, hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews and Youth Literature Reviews. We are celebrating Children’s Book Week (May 13 to 19, 2013) by providing all of YOU, our loyal followers, with the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Summer and Bird

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Katy K.

Once again, friends know me well – this is one that my colleague Ms. S found for me. It came out in October and got lots of positive reviews, which I somehow missed entirely. Summer and Bird by Katherine Catmull. … Continue reading →

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The Runaway King

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s Kidlit Blog Hop day again! Hop over and take a look at all the books, interviews and more! Also, take a look at the Guys Lit Wire blog for pics of happy high schoolers with new books. The Runaway … Continue reading →

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Three Thieves Book 1. Tower of Treasure.

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Katy K.

My love and I chose these books for the Ballou Senior High School Book Fair: Scarlet, by Marissa Meyer for me ; Infinite Kung Fu for my love; and somewhat randomly Juicy Central #7, just because high-low books are good … Continue reading →

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The One and Only Ivan

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Katy K.

A quick note to say that it’s Kidlit Blog Hop day today. I’ve put in my review on Dragonbreath from last week, but you should go over and check out the rest of the hop! This is both the last … Continue reading →

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Dragonbreath

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Katy K.

I’ve been waiting for a couple of years now for my son to be old enough to read this series, which I keep hearing about from Charlotte at Charlotte’s Library. Finally, I thought, we might be there. I brought it … Continue reading →

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The Last Dragonslayer

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Katy K.

This was on the Cybils middle-grade sf/f shortlist (though my library shelves it in teen.) It’s the next-to-last book for me to read on that list, and I finished the last one, The One and Only Ivan, yesterday. The Last … Continue reading →

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