Category Archives: MG Fantasy

THE UNRAVELING: THE COUNSEL OF CROWS

A big story featuring an engaging group of animal characters. It didn’t seem like the plot could be wrapped up by book’s end and sure enough there it was on the last page…To be continued. Here’s the enticing back cover … Continue reading

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IMAGINARY HEROES

A fun, contemporary fantasy that provides empathy and understanding about a boy dealing with the effects of Tourette Syndrome. Matthew has been challenged throughout his 12 years dealing with uncontrollable tics, sounds, and body movements. Making things worse is the … Continue reading

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THE ADVENTURE TO THE ANCIENT ICEBERG

A flying bus, talking dogs, and an angry Yeti are enough to entice any reader. The main human characters, ten-year-old twins Axi and Brandon, add the perfect touch to this memorable adventure. It all begins when a package arrives asking … Continue reading

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THE DRAGON’S APPRENTICE

Twelve-year-old Ciara lives with her mother in the village of Skael. Magic is forbidden in the Draconic Empire, but five years ago Ciara found a magical journal that belonged to Bianca, an apprentice to the Great Dragon Mage. She has … Continue reading

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CAREFUL WHAT YOU HEAR

The second book in this series follows 2022’s DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? You don’t need to have read the first story to enjoy this new one as details as to what happened are scattered throughout the plot. Still … Continue reading

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SKYRIDERS – THE SKY KING

The SKYRIDERS SERIES continues with Book 2, THE SKY KING. This is a separate adventure with reminders of what happened in book one. Still though you might be longing to start from the beginning like I did with my review … Continue reading

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SKYRIDERS

SKYRIDERS is the first book in this epic fantasy adventure. I will be featuring the sequel next week, THE SKY KING, on Marvelous Middle Grade Monday but couldn’t resist jumping into the story from the beginning with Book One. Thirteen-year-old … Continue reading

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THE BOY IN THE BALLOON

Independently published middle grade books rarely get the recognition they deserve. Authors don’t have a big publishing house leading the way and often their book is only available in paperback. But when I have an opening to feature a good … Continue reading

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FUTURELAND – THE ARCHITECT GAMES

The FUTURELAND series comes to a close in a satisfying way. First up in 2022 was BATTLE FOR THE PARK followed by THE NIGHTMARE HOUR. No problem if you are jumping into the series for the first time with this … Continue reading

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A TRICKY KIND OF MAGIC

A heartfelt story about dealing with the loss of a loved one. The graphic novel format along with the magical elements will attract many young readers. Here’s what to expect: Card tricks, clever illusions–Cooper can do them all. His dad, … Continue reading

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