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Beowulf 3 reviews
Michael Morpurgo
Candlewick, 2006
Beowulf
+ Better than computer games
+ A scary classic
This is an excellent version for older kids. OUr 8 year old was so engaged and actively rooted for the demise of Grendel and the Sea Hag. The illustrations are expressive without being scary. This book is a perfect way to introduce classics to a child.
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How to Raise and Keep a Dragon16 reviews
Joe Nigg
Barron's Educational Series, 2006
Awesome book!
+ Fast service, great condition of book!
+ Makes them seem real
+ Endearing dragons
+ Because you know you've thought about it...
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Flyte (Septimus Heap, Book 2)48 reviews
Angie Sage
HarperTrophy, 2007
Great Book!
+ The Septimus Heap books are definitely ones to follow.
+ good and gets better
+ flyte
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Haunted Waters 14 reviews
Mary Pope Osborne
Candlewick, 2006
Dark romantic fantasy from a popular children's author
+ The water is definitely haunted
+ Spare, Atmospheric Tale of Enchantment
I really, really liked this book! It's simply fantastic. It is based on a German fairytale and is full of entertaining dialogue, magical descriptions, and clever twists and turns in the plot. The entire story builds to a surprising conclusion that leaves the reader wondering about dangerous love ...
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The King of Attolia 45 reviews
Megan Whalen Turner
Eos, 2007
Clever and Cunning, The Thief is King
+ Awesome book!
+ Excellent
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
+ A Modern Classic!
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Firebirds Rising: An Original Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy 9 reviews
Firebird, 2006
Appealing collection of YA SF and Fantasy
+ Original sci-fi stories
+ A Few Gems That Sparkle Among the Coal
Firebirds Rising is an engaging mix of SF and Fantasy stories aimed at a young adult audience, though quite enjoyable for adults as well.
Two of my favorites are Science Fiction: Carol Emshwiller's "Quill", an oddly old-fashioned, charming yet sad, story of an isolated family and their curious ...
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Tanglewreck7 reviews
Jeanette Winterson
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2007
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
+ Scintillating Science Fiction
+ So much better than I had expected!
+ A compelling adventure nearly impossible to put down
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The Dream-Maker's Magic11 reviews
Sharon Shinn
Viking Juvenile, 2006
Excellent
+ Angieville: THE DREAM-MAKER'S MAGIC
+ The Stuff Dreams are Made Of
+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
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St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves (Vintage Contemporaries)28 reviews
Karen Russell
Vintage, 2007
Girls & Wolves
+ for those of us raised by wolves
+ Truly Creative Work
+ St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves: Stories
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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #2: Spirit Walker (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness)27 reviews
Michelle Paver
HarperTrophy, 2007
A great book to read with your kids
+ A walk in the ancient woods
+ Great Book!
+ Not watered down
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The Shadow Thieves (Cronus Chronicles)25 reviews
Anne Ursu
Aladdin, 2007
GOOD BOOK
+ The Shadow Theives. Elli Burns
+ The gateway to Hell is closer than you think
The Shadow Thieves is a marvelous book. It is a thorough page-turner and filled with just the right amount of everything. It is humorous, gruesome, imaginative, and a bit strange. All the good qualities of a ...
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The Wizard, the Witch, and Two Girls from Jersey 10 reviews
Lisa Papademetriou
Razorbill, 2006
The Wizard, the Witch and Two Girls from Jersey
+ Oh my God!!!
Any fantasy fan should pick up THE WIZARD, THE WITCH AND TWO GIRLS FROM JERSEY by Lisa Papademetriou. This parody of the genre will amuse anyone who loves fantasy, and those who have read classic fantasy novels will recognize the parodies.
Veronica Lopez and Heather Simms are two entirely ...
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The Orphan's Tales: In the Night Garden25 reviews
Catherynne M. Valente
Spectra, 2006
Please excuse my spoiler
+ Rich and haunting
+ Intricately woven fantasy tales
+ Rich, complex, magical. Style has its faults, but on the whole this is hugely enjoyable novel. Highly recommended
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The Tourmaline8 reviews
Paul Park
Tor Fantasy, 2007
The Tourmaline
+ Refreshing, if not immediately approachable
+ Continuting a fascinating series about a magical altered Roumania
+ Thank you, Paul Park, for continuing this amazing adventure
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Wintersmith (Discworld)81 reviews
Terry Pratchett
HarperTeen, 2007
Another great Terry Pratchett book
+ Tiffany's New Boyfriend
+ The Big Wee Hag is back, and is she ever frosted!
+ A nice finale
+ Delightful!
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Bella at Midnight12 reviews
Diane Stanley
HarperTrophy, 2008
My daughter loves this book!
+ A Cinderella story worth sharing
+ Creative fairy tale retelling with a butt-kicking heroine
+ Mix and Match the Fairytales
+ Sweet Story
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Undine5 reviews
Penni Russon
HarperTeen, 2006
BRILLIANT!!!
+ A deftly crafted fantasy brought vividly to life
+ A very good bood
I'm not a big book reader, I just dont seem to find the time. But I just couldn't put Undine down! I was entrapped in the mystery and the magic. A book that I'm sure most people will enjoy. I highly recommend it.
I'm lucky enough to be in Australia where the second novel has been released. I ...
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The Forest in the Hallway6 reviews
Gordon Smith
Clarion Books, 2006
Excellent fantasy of a girl's journey to find family
+ An enchanting new classic for young adults
+ Mystery and Magic
+ A new favorite book!
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Everlost15 reviews
Neal Shusterman
Simon Pulse, 2007
My Review for Everlost
+ From J. Kaye's Book Blog
+ A lot of food for thought!
+ Awesome-Limbo World
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Terrier (The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 1)78 reviews
Tamora Pierce
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2007
Excellent Read
+ I am so glad...
+ Slush puppies can be tough
+ Held hostage by this book
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