Tag Archives: youth fantasy

The Princess Curse

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Katy K.

I’ve been talking and emailing books with my good friend Dr. M lately, and what’s been coming up for both of us is the Twelve Dancing Princesses. We’ve both been coming across multiple novel retellings. When I tried to retell … Continue reading →

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The Silver Bowl

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Katy K.

I think this is another one that the lovely Charlotte at Charlotte’s Library recommended. The Silver Bowl by Diane Stanley. Molly was only seven when her abusive father decided she was too much trouble to take care of anymore. He … Continue reading →

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The Dragon of Cripple Creek

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Katy K.

The Dragon of Cripple Creek by Troy HowellWhy shouldn’t there be dragons in the Wild West? After all, the west had gold and mountains, both good dragon factors. That’s the premise this book is built on. It’s set, though, in … Continue reading →

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Odd and the Frost Giants

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Katy K.

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman. Read by the author. Let us now praise Neil Gaiman, for not only can he write well for adults and for children, for the page and for the screen, but he is … Continue reading →

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Mistress of the Storm

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Katy K.

I’ve written more than once about how I don’t read very many book blogs. And then I started wondering, why don’t I? So while I don’t have time to read dozens, though I know they’re out there, I’ve added two … Continue reading →

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Korgi

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Katy K.

Summer reading rush at the library plus real-life craziness has gotten me way, way behind… but here’s a start at catching up. I’m hoping all of you are enjoying your summers! Korgi by Christian Slade This is a sparkling graphic … Continue reading →

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Magyk

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Katy K.

Magyk by Angie Sage This is LB’s current favorite series – alas, poor Magic Tree House! Magyk is the first book in the Septimus Heap series, which immediately makes the listener (or reader) somewhat suspicious, as Septimus Heap, the seventh … Continue reading →

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Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Katy K.

Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch The line on the cover of this winning graphic novel sums it up nicely: “Yet another troll-fighting 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl.” Mirka, the 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl, is somewhere towards the … Continue reading →

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Katy K.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. Read by Janet Song Once upon a time in China, there was a village on Fruitless Mountain where everything was brown with dust and nothing grew. In that village, the only … Continue reading →

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13 Treasures

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Katy K.

13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison Here’s one that feels good for kids who loved but are now a little old for the Spiderwick Chronicles. Thirteen-year-old Tanya can see fairies and all sorts of magical creatures. Mostly they torture her, creating … Continue reading →

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