Tag Archives: youth fantasy

Goblin Secrets

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Katy K.

Steampunk fantasy for kids in an entirely fictional city – and it won this year’s National Book Award. I checked it out with a bunch of books before it won the award, and had forgotten I had it by the … Continue reading →

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The Seven Tales of Trinket

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Katy K.

Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you to all my readers! I am so very grateful to all of you! Also, many thanks to the many authors who support my reading addiction. The Seven Tales of Trinket by Shelley Moore Thomas This … Continue reading →

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Liesl and Po

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Katy K.

Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver. Orphaned Liesl is living in the attic where her stepmother has locked her when she meets a ghost. Po is clearly a child but doesn’t remember what sex it used to be and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The Jewel of the Kalderash

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Katy K.

Here is where I notice that my being bothered by language discrepancies is selective… Rutkoski also fails to use proper feminine endings on last names, but since her last names sounded more Latin than Czech to me to start with, … Continue reading →

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The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander. Read by James Langton. The Chronicles of Prydain were one of my favorites growing up.  I read and reread our paperback copies with their bright, folk-art inspired covers.  I found the zombie-like Cauldron … Continue reading →

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Katy K. | 5 Comments

The Humming Room

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Katy K.

There was a day, about two weeks ago, when I finished a book and had no new library books waiting for me to read. Not one. In a panic, I went to the new fiction shelves at the library and … Continue reading →

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The Storm Makers

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Katy K.

The Storm Makers by Jennifer E. Smith Ruby and Simon are twelve-year-old twins who have recently moved from Chicago to a farm house in Wisconsin. Their parents are supposed to be supporting the family by farming while waiting for their … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Katy K.

The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy Why is it that the princes from all the fairy tales are simply called Prince Charming?  According to this book, it’s because the bards are more interested in a good … Continue reading →

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Dust Girl

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Katy K.

I’ve been reading Sarah Zettel for over a decade now, and wish that more people knew her wonderful books. Hopefully this book, her first children’s/YA, will help her gain some broader recognition. Standard disclaimer: Sarah Zettel was responsible for my … Continue reading →

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The Book of Story Beginnings

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Katy K.

Once again, I’m dreadfully behind… and this week I’ve been dealing with planning my Talk Like a Pirate Day program, a daughter recovering from surgery, and a deep obsession with harps. Also contemplating the upcoming Cybils. Here’s another one that … Continue reading →

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