Compelling Coming-of-Age Fantasies

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 2009

SALT

by Maurice Gee

"Admirable characters confronting human realities make for compelling reading. (Fantasy. 11-13)"

In a fantasy world populated by evil colonizers, two children make a fresh start. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2009

THE LOST CONSPIRACY

by Frances Hardinge

"Brilliantly conceived, perfectly executed and utterly mesmerizing. (Fantasy. 12 & up)"

Hardinge knows the world of Gullstruck. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2009

HANNAH’S WINTER

by Kierin Meehan

"A fine fantasy debut (first published in Australia in 2001). (author's note) (Fantasy. 10 & up)"

Twelve-year-old Australian Hannah has been sent to spend the winter with Japanese family friends in Kanazawa so she can improve her ability to speak the language. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 30, 2008

THE GRAVEYARD BOOK

by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Dave McKean

"Closer in tone to American Gods than to Coraline, but permeated with Bod's innocence, this needs to be read by anyone who is or has ever been a child. (Fantasy. 10 & up)"

Wistful, witty, wise—and creepy. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2008

SAVVY

by Ingrid Law

"A film is already in development, and if it lives up to this marvel-laden debut, it'll be well worth seeing. (Fantasy. 10-13)"

Mibs can't wait for her 13th birthday, when her special gift, or "savvy," will awaken. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Feb. 1, 2008

TUNNELS

by Roderick Gordon, Brian Williams

"Dense but exciting. (Fantasy. 10-12)"

Will finds his way into a frightening underground world in this fantasy adventure. Read full book review >

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Compelling Coming-of-Age Fantasies