Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors Children of the Red King series #4 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was a very enjoyable book. It had a lot of charm. Charlie learns about a castle that was held by one of the children of the Red King. When Billy gets in trouble with the Bloors, Charlie takes him to the castle. But what will they find there?
Midnight for Charlie Bone Children of the Red King series #1 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I absolutely loved this book! It was full of magic and I have never read anything like it before. When a boy finds out that he has the ability to hear voices from photographs, he is forced to go to a boarding school. There are many bad people there, and Charlie … Read more
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Children of the Red King series #2 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is the second book in the Charlie Bone series. It is just as good as the first one. Charlie finds that one of his ancestors who disappeared when he was young is now in Charlie’s time. He must keep the Bloors from finding out and find a way to … Read more
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This was a really good book. It was funny, witty, and cute. Christian is a commoner who falls for Princess Marigod by watching her through a telescope. There is something different about Marigold, though. When people touch her she can read their thoughts. Will Christian and Marigold get together? Read it to find out! Review #2 * … Read more
The Dark Hills Divide Land of Elyon series #1 by Patrick Carman Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) Alexa Daley always wanted to get outside the walls that surround her city. She would be the first, other than Warvold, that is. Warvold is Alexa’s friend and he built her city. When he suddenly dies, Alexa finds a note from him and sets out on an adventure. Will she make it, and what … Read more
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is an awesome book – full of magic, suspense, and secrets. A boy, a dragon, and a brownie must set out in search of a new home for the dragon’s clan, because humans are pushing them out. Unfortunately, another dragon is looking for them, and he is evil. Will they make it to the place they are looking for, and … Read more
The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is a really great read! It has really great characters. Prosper and Bo have run away from their aunt’s house after their mother died to Venice, Italy. There they meet a gang of street children with their mysterious leader, The Thief Lord. Who is the Thief Lord and how does he get the things he says he steals? Find … Read more
Taggerung Redwall series #14 by Brian Jacques Fantasy * * * * Stars (Great!) This was one of Brian Jacques’ best creations. This tale tells about a young otter separated from his family because of a seer’s omen. In this book you will hear about dancing hares, fighting otters, a nasty stoat, and hordes of filthy vermin. This book is full of adventure, fun, and lots of riddles, not to mention tons of hot root … Read more
The Tail of Emily Windsnap Emily Windsnap series #1 by Liz Kessler Adventure Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is a great book. Everybody has a secret, right? Well, Emily’s is a little different. She didn’t even know it until her first day of swimming class in 7th grade. She has never been allowed to go in water before (she showers, but not in a pool or ocean), which … Read more
Big Fish by Daniel Wallace Fantasy Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) After reading this it became my favorite book. I think anybody will enjoy this book, and I’m sure they can relate to William, the main character, who realizes his father’s a complete stranger to him. Like many people, William sees that he might not miss his dad when he’s gone because he really has nothing to miss.