Tag Archives: MG Fantasy

THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS

This engaging and original fantasy will pull you in right to the gripping conclusion. With world building at its finest, the story is not only good for post-Halloween reading but any time of the year. Ix Tatterfall is a girl … Continue reading

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NIGHT OF THE LIVING TOILET PAPER

The sequel to the entertaining I KNOW WHAT UFO DID LAST SUMMER that I reviewed earlier this year has Marv back in action defending his family and town from aliens. His first person narration is fast paced and likeable. Joining … Continue reading

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THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN

A fantasy tale in verse that is both heartwarming and magical. I always prefer the traditional way of story telling, but this story is perfect in its’ lyrical format. On the cover are the giant boy, Brob, along with Lyriana … Continue reading

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PAUL WEAVER AND THE SOUL REAVER

A unique story told in a unique way. Paul Weaver is the young protagonist so obsessed with fantasy that he started his own channel on a fantasy website. His site is called Knighthood Never Looked So Good and the story … 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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THE SERPENT RIDER

Tani is the main character, a brave girl readers will enjoy. She dreams of becoming a Serpent Rider to defend her village from monsters. The main one is Great Bakunawa, a sea serpent feared by all. Six of the world’s … Continue reading

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CHILDREN OF THE PHOENIX

A parent recently asked me a question that I’d heard before: “My child is a visual thinker. They only read graphic novels as the images keep them focused. Any suggestions for a more prose based novel that might help broaden … Continue reading

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Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu

It’s hard having a father who’s an infamous traitor. It’s even harder having a mother who’s an omen of doom. After a summer away, Kelcie Murphy is excited to be back at the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. But she … Continue reading

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THE RABBIT’S GIFT

French folklore inspired the unusual plot of THE RABBIT’S GIFT, a fantasy full of purple carrots, cabbage-like plants called Chou, and rabbits. How they all fit together is quite unusual: Humans trade the carrots for Chou. Important because babies are … Continue reading

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