The Alchemyst The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel book 1 by Michael Scott Fantasy Mythology * * * Stars (Pretty Good) Josh and Sophie (twins) are spending the summer with their aunt in California while their parents are away on an archaeological dig. Josh is working at a bookstore, and Sophie is working in a coffee shop right across the street when the bookstore’s owner, Nick, is attacked by magic and monsters. That’s when … Read more
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz Adventure Fantasy * * * Stars (Pretty good) Hansel and Gretel are royal siblings, born to royal parents who chop their heads off (they’re fine, don’t worry!) to show their loyalty to their steadfast servant, Faithful Johannes. When the children find out what their parents have done, they run away (to find better parents – ones who aren’t likely to separate their heads from their shoulders) – … Read more
Skellig by David Almond Fantasy * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In his dilapidated garage, Michael hears movement, and digging through the dirt and junk, he finds a creature that seems to be part man and part bird or angel. He is filthy, smelly and apparently near to starvation. As disturbing as this discovery is, it is the least of Michael’s worries. The new house is a mess, his parents are distracted, and his … Read more
Fablehaven Fablehaven #1 by Brandon Mull Fantasy * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Kendra and Seth believe they are in for a long boring visit at their grandparents’ country home. The wooded property begs to be explored, but they are not allowed to enter the woods or go into the barn, and there are so many rules, they will never have any fun! Deciding to bend the rules, they venture out and discover … Read more
Savvy by Ingrid Law Fantasy * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) In the Beaumont family, when your 13th birthday rolls around you discover what your “savvy” is. Having a savvy is a lot like having a special skill or talent, except that there’s no way to tell what your savvy is going to be until it shows itself. Like Mibs’ brother Fish, who found that his savvy can make storms and hurricanes blow up … Read more
The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This book is about 11 year old Martine, whose parents are killed on her birthday night in a terrible fire. Then Martine has to move to Africa to Sawubona and meets the white giraffe, and together they embark into adventure. The main character is Martine. Other characters are Tendai, Gwyn Tomas, five star gang, the white giraffe, and … Read more
Bone: Out from Boneville Bone series #1 by Jeff Smith Fantasy Graphic Novel Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I liked it because the characters are funny. Some of the characters are Bone, his cousin, Bartleby, and Rock Jaw. Rock Jaw wanted Bone and his cousin to go with him. Then Bone and his cousin went with Rock Jaw. Then these mice found bread crust. Then they fainted because they found food. … Read more
The Meanest Doll in the World by Ann Martin Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about dolls who come to life. They live happily in a dollhouse until the Meanest Doll in the World comes along. She tries to get them in trouble, but does she win? The answer is right in this book!
Talking to Dragons Enchanted Forest Chronicles #4 by Patricia Wrede Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) Talking to Dragons is the fourth and last book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. Daystar’s mother, Cimorene, orders him into the Enchanted Forest to save King Mendanbar. On his way, Daystar meets a firewitch and a dragon in a glorious adventure.
Calling on Dragons Enchanted Forest Chronicles #3 by Patricia Wrede Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing) Calling on Dragons is the third book in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles, and, in my opinion, the best one. Those evil wizards have stolen King Mendanbar’s sword, and if the sword isn’t returned to the forest soon, it will begin to die. Queen Cimorene, Telemain the magician, Morwen the witch, two of her cats, and … Read more