Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, Book 1)196 reviews Tamora Pierce Scholastic Paperbacks, 1999 Ahmazing. + great for readers of any age + Fire, Plants, Weaving, and Storms...come together About four years ago, I got this book for my birthday. And at that time, I had no interest in fantasy, so I swear it sat on my nightstand for weeks--no, MONTHS before I even opened the thing. Eventually, I opened it. And I read a couple sentences, put the book down and started on homework. Then the ...             Mairelon the Magician (The Magician)43 reviews Patricia C. Wrede Starscape, 2002 hilarious! + Best Book Ever + Something refreshingly new... Patricia C. Wrede has yet to write a boring book! Mairelon the Magician tells of a street girl, Kim, who gets caught up in the adventures of Mairelon, a ridiculously funny wizard, and his cranky henchman, Hunch. They are trying to recover a stolen magical platter(yes, as in a big plate). ...             Arrows of the Queen ( The Heralds of Valdemar, Book 1)143 reviews Mercedes Lackey DAW, 1987 Avid, but picky, fantasy reader loves this book! + Good, but not Spectacular + Immaturely idealized, but otherwise a compelling, intruging, comforting novel which is a joy to read. Recommended + An all around wonderful, rich tale!             The Golden Hour8 reviews Maiya Williams Amulet Books, 2005 A Revolutionary Adventure + The Golden Hour + Ryan's Review + A little Dickens and a dash of Dumas             The Dark Is Rising (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)159 reviews Susan Cooper Simon Pulse, 2007 Don't judge these books by the movie !!! + An Interesting and Welcome Second in the Series + The second (and best) in the Dark is Rising sequence! This series of books (especially, The Dark is Rising) is one of my favorites. The recent movie, The Seeker, based on The Dark is Rising, did not do the book justice. The moviemakers attempt to modernize the story, take out some of the mythological aspects, and add in some teenage angst ...             First Test (Protector of the Small)247 reviews Tamora Pierce Laurel Leaf, 2000 A great She-ro book for young girls! + excellent book + This book is Fantastic! + Amazing!             Gregor The Overlander (Underland Chronicles)141 reviews Suzanne Collins Scholastic Paperbacks, 2004 Gregor the Overlander is the best! + Gregor's Book Review + Gregor the Overlander This book was really good! I read to my kids almost every night, and usually end up reading something that doesn't hold my attention. Gregor kept it and made me want to read longer!!! My kids enjoyed them and so did I.             Dealing with Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book One301 reviews Patricia C. Wrede Magic Carpet Books, 2002 One of my favorites + Well-written, Unique YA Fantasy World + Delightful + Childhood favorite             City of the Beasts92 reviews Isabel Allende Rayo, 2004 City of The Beasts + City of the Beasts City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende in my opinion was a pretty good book. Even though there are some slow parts, most of the book is full of action and adventure. I like this book because you can't predict what will happen and it makes you want to keep reading. I would recomend this book to ...             The Thief122 reviews Megan Whalen Turner Eos, 2006 In short, a perfect book + Well written mythology; better twist at the end + The Theif Megan Whalen Turner is one of my favorite authors. She has been since my mom procured an Advance Reader Copy of The Queen of Attolia in 2000. I devoured that book, loving every minute of it. Years later, when I began my library career, I discovered that the book was second in a series, something I ...             Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, Book 1)192 reviews Jenny Nimmo Orchard, 2003 You're In for Charlie Bone! + got here quickly Midnight For Charlie Bone is full of fantasy and wonder! Charlie Bone finds out he can hear people talking in photographs. Turns out, to his disappointment, he has to go to special boarding school for children with magical talent. Charlie Bone is left with a strange briefcase from a bookshop that ...             Grey Griffins #1: The Revenge Of The Shadow King (Grey Griffins #1)41 reviews Derek Benz, J. S. Lewis Orchard Books, 2006 grey griffin series + The Revenge of the Shadow King Book Review + Worth a read + Can't wait to read the rest of the series!             Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot81 reviews Patricia C. Wrede, Caroline Stevermer Magic Carpet Books, 2004 Nothing short of perfection + Fun and Witty! + When Regency Romance meets Magic.... + Charming! + ditto the jane austen meets jk rowling...so fun             Outlaws of Moonshadow Marsh, The: The Sign of Qin - Book #1 (Outlaws of Moonshadow Marsh, 1)14 reviews L.G. Bass, 2004 More Please + THE SIGN of QIN + FABULOUS READ!! I probably couldn't add much more to the glowing list of reviews, except to say that it has been over four years and I am wondering if the sequel (you are left hanging) will appear in the near future :sigh: I have so many books where I have been awaiting the sequel four years or more, someday I am ...             Terrier (The Legend of Beka Cooper, Book 1)78 reviews Tamora Pierce Random House Books for Young Readers, 2006 Excellent Read + I am so glad... + Slush puppies can be tough + Held hostage by this book             Wild Magic (The Immortals)271 reviews Tamora Pierce Simon Pulse, 2005 Wonderful Story + Terrific Series Starter + Captivating + Great book             The Squire's Tale53 reviews Gerald Morris Laurel Leaf, 2000 Great book for adults and students + Great introduction to King A + Great Children's Fantasy + Great Book....Perfect for Kids Learning about Arthur Pendragon! + Yet ANOTHER Book to Get Lost In!!! jmeascsKeinnon             The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)265 reviews Rick Riordan Miramax, 2006 I'm sure a lot of people are saying this,but look out Harry! + Really impressed by the accuracy - + Wonderfully Creative + 5 STARS?!!! You'd better believe it! + Amazing Book             The Fairy Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm, Book 1)62 reviews Michael Buckley Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2005 Ms Gehrke's 3rd grade reviews The Sisters Grimm + Wonderful series, even for adults + What's not to love? + Discover the Truth Behind the Tales + Fairy Tales with a twist             Crown Duel (Crown Duel / Court Duel)108 reviews Sherwood Smith Puffin, 2002 Defending the Land + a book to read over and over and over + One of my All-time Favorites + read it all at once.