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Oh-So-British Fantasies for Children

CHILDREN'S

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE

by J.K. Rowling

It’s slanted toward action-oriented readers, who will find that Briticisms meld with all the other wonders of magic school. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

DARKE

by Angie Sage illustrated by Mark Zug

A memorable, edge-of-the-seat escapade that will enthrall confirmed fans and newbies alike. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND

by Jonathan Stroud

Readers will hope that Stroud follows up on certain questions—is it slavery to use a djinni? will shaky looming... Full review >

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