BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Best Children's Books of 2012: Books for Adventurous Souls (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 27, 2012

IN A GLASS GRIMMLY

by Adam Gidwitz

"Not so much a set of retellings as a creative romp through traditional and tradition-based story-scapes, compulsively readable and just as read-out-loudable. (source note) (Fantasy. 11-14)"

The author of A Tale Dark and Grimm (2010) starts over--sending young Jack and Jill on a fresh quest for self-knowledge through trials and incidents drawn (stolen, according to the author) from a diverse array of European folk and fairy tales. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2012

THE DOGS OF WINTER

by Bobbie Pyron

"Terrifying, life-affirming and memorable. (author's note, bibliography) (Adventure. 10-14)"

An orphaned boy in Russia survives as a member of a pack of dogs. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 23, 2012

THE VENGEKEEP PROPHECIES

by Brian Farrey, illustrated by Brett Helquist

"Bangers! (Fantasy. 8-12)"

There couldn't be a more likable family of thieves. Read full book review >