BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

2010 Best Children's Books: Fantasy & Science Fiction (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2010

THE MEMORY BANK

by Carolyn Coman, illustrated by Rob Shepperson

"Brilliantly crafted, thoroughly enjoyable and, though so very like Dahl, unique as a fascinating new way to ponder dreams and memories. (Fiction. 8-12)"

Children's literature has a long history of cruel parents, but Hope Scroggins's are so heartless, they kick their tiny girl Honey out of the car for laughing… and never turn back. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 1, 2010

HOW MIRKA GOT HER SWORD

by Barry Deutsch

"Undoubtedly one of the cleverest graphic novels of the year; let's hope this isn't the last of Mirka. (Graphic fantasy. 10-14)"

Like all 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girls, ebullient Mirka must face a six-armed troll to avoid becoming his dinner and obtain a dragon-slaying sword—wait, what? Read full book review >