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THE HUNT FOR THE HOLLOWER

A fantasy adventure with suspense and danger, one that will surely please fans of a magical world setting. At nearly 400 pages, new MG readers may not be ready for a novel of this depth. For others, be prepared for … Continue reading

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SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK (The Graphic Novel)

Eight years have passed since Serafina and the Black Cloak arrived on the bookshelves. The engaging plot centers around a young girl living in the basement of the Biltmore Mansion in Asheville, N C. The wealthy Vanderbilt’s who live there … Continue reading

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NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE MANIFESTOR PROPHECY

Nic Blake is Remarkable in an Unremarkable World. It has its perks, like the pet hellhound she was given for her twelfth birthday, but it has its downfalls too – like not being trusted with magic because you might use it … Continue reading

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THE UNFORGETTABLE LOGAN FOSTER AND THE SHADOW OF DOUBT

After using his photographic memory to defeat Necros and her minions, Logan has seen his life change completely. Now, the Multinational Authority for Superhuman Control (MASC) is keeping a close eye on everything he does in order to keep him … Continue reading

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AMARI and the GREAT GAME

Amari is back in the second title in this series. Last year I reviewed AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and highly recommended getting to know the engaging protagonist, Amari Peters. The story continues here and I feared there would be … Continue reading

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ETTA INVINCIBLE

An unpredictable, fantasy-filled mystery with some memorable characters and quite a few twists. Front and center on the cover is Etta Johnson. Her passion is writing a comic book about Invincible Girl, a brave and daring hero—a trait Etta would … Continue reading

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KELCIE MURPHY and the ACADEMY for the UNBREAKABLE ARTS

A school for children with magical abilities. Sounds like Hogwarts, but AUA has its own unique plot with a memorable cast of characters. ******************** The Otherworld is at war. The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy—a … Continue reading

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UNICORN ISLAND Secret Beneath the Sand

IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! I was first introduced to this series last year with Book 1, Unicorn Island. It has memorable characters and an enchanting story line. Sam is the main character and when visiting an uncle she … Continue reading

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WINGBEARER

IT’S ANOTHER MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY This graphic novel takes readers on a fantasy adventure. Just that one sentence will be enough to entice those in grades 3-7. But it’s the story line that won me over. Zuli is extraordinary—she … Continue reading

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KINGSTON AND THE ECHOES OF MAGIC

I’ve BEEN HERE before. Every sight and every sound feel as familiar as yesterday Whenever that was. *********************************** Those three lines begin our second journey with young Kingston. I reviewed the engaging first book last year, KINGSTON AND THE MAGICIANS … Continue reading

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